Description of the attraction
One of the main attractions of Toledo is a magnificent monumental structure located in the western part of the city - the Puerta del Cambron Gate. The gate got its name from the Cambroneras thorny plant growing at its base. Today, the Puerta del Cambron is a real symbol of Toledo.
The architecture of the building intertwines the Arabian style and the Renaissance style. Built during the Arab rule in Toledo, the gate was subsequently rebuilt and restored several times. The gate was part of a defensive wall built to protect the city from invasions. In the lower part of the building, the Arabian stone masonry has been preserved.
During the time of the Catholic kings, under the reign of Philip II, the gate was rebuilt in the Spanish Renaissance style between 1572 and 1577. The renovated building was intended to emphasize the power and greatness of the king and his Christian values. That is why a beautiful sculpture of Saint Leocadia was installed on the facade of the building, made by the Spanish sculptor Alonso de Berruguete, which the king always singled out from all the saints with special veneration. The facades of the building are also decorated with relief images of the coat of arms of Toledo and the personal coat of arms of the king.
The gate is adorned with four magnificent brick corner towers. The main entrance is made in the form of a large triumphal arch.
In 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, this historical monument was damaged, after which it was restored.
