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Architecture of Spain

09 October 2009
University of Castile La Mancha Vice Chancellor’s Building, Toledo, Spain

University of Castile La Mancha Vice Chancellor’s Building, Toledo, Spain

Architect: Ignacio Haan This is one of the few major buildings in Toledo designed entirely by one architect. Designed as a regional university at the end of the 18th century the facade features...

09 October 2009
1718 – Iglesia de San Idelfonso, Toledo, Spain

1718 – Iglesia de San Idelfonso, Toledo, Spain

Known as the Jesuits’ church because it was built by this religious order and as “San Juan Bautista” because it used to be the parish church of St. John the Baptist. It is...

09 October 2009
Plaza de Zocodover, Toledo, Spain

Plaza de Zocodover, Toledo, Spain

09 October 2009
Torre de Santo Tome, Toledo, Spain

Torre de Santo Tome, Toledo, Spain

The tower of the Church de Santo Tome has a square base and with two levels with spans marked by double arches, separated by a row of blind arches separated – almost uniquely...

09 October 2009
1576 – Puerta del Cambron, Toledo, Spain

1576 – Puerta del Cambron, Toledo, Spain

Originally a Muslim doorway which has been heavily altered. In its current version it dates from 1576, and was built on a square base, with an interior patio surrounded by four towers covered...

09 October 2009
1575 – Ayuntamiento, Toledo, Spain

1575 – Ayuntamiento, Toledo, Spain

Architect: Juan Herrera The townhall or Ayuntamiento is a fine building in a Spanish baroque style, complete with square corner turrets. Its distinctive shape took many years to carry out, as its construction...

09 October 2009
1535 – El Alcazar, Toledo, Spain

1535 – El Alcazar, Toledo, Spain

The Alcázar of Toledo is a stone fortification located in the highest part of Toledo, Spain. It was constructed under Alfonso VI and Alfonso X and renovated in 1535. During the Spanish Civil...

07 October 2009
Puente de San Martin, Toledo, Spain

Puente de San Martin, Toledo, Spain

A bridge located to the West of the city, it was built in the middle of the 14th Century. Destroyed during the war between the brothers Pedro I and Enrique II, it was...

07 October 2009
Iglesia de San Vicente, Toledo, Spain

Iglesia de San Vicente, Toledo, Spain

Architect: There only remains the apse from the Mudejar church, known in Toledo as the Cubillo (Tower) of San Vicente. The body of the church was rebuilt in the 14th and 15th Centuries,...