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  1. The Alcázar of Toledo ( Spanish: Alcázar de Toledo, IPA: [alˈkaθaɾ ðe toˈleðo]) is a stone fortification located in the highest part of Toledo, Spain. It is a large quadrangular building measuring 60 meters on a side, framed by four large towers 60 meters high, each crowned by the typical Madrid spire. Most of the building was rebuilt ...

  2. Nov 24, 2020 · The Alcazar of Toledo, or the Toledo Fortress, in Spain is a square fortified building with imposing towers sitting high atop a hill overlooking the city. History of the Alcazar of Toledo Dating back to the 3rd century Roman era when it was used as a palace, Abd ar-Rahman III was the one to turn the palace into a fortress in the 10th century.

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  4. Siege of the Alcázar. The siege of the Alcázar was a highly symbolic Nationalist victory in Toledo in the opening stages of the Spanish Civil War. The Alcázar of Toledo was held by a variety of military forces in favour of the Nationalist uprising. Militias of the parties in the Popular Front began their siege on July 21, 1936.

  5. Dec 17, 2023 · Originally built as a palace during the Roman era, the Alcázar was later transformed into a fortress in the 10th century by Abd ar-Rahman III. This strategic shift in purpose marked the beginning of its storied history as a stronghold.

  6. Alcázar fortress in Toledo. It is today the site of the city's Army Museum. Its construction dates from Roman times. During the reigns of Alfonso VI and Alfonso X 'the Wise' it was rebuilt and became the first example of a square fortress with towers on the corners.

  7. The Alcazar of Toledo was first used as a Roman palace in the 3rd century, but it was later strengthened by Alfonzo VI, and finished by Alfonzo X. The Alcazar's most famous siege occurred during the Spanish Civil War when the Nationalists held the Alcazar against the Republicans. The Alcazar of Toledo is situated in Toledo's highest point ...

  8. Oct 7, 2023 · Originally built as a place of worship for Toledo's Jewish community, it later became a church after the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. The building underwent several transformations over the centuries, but its original beauty was restored in the 19th century when it was converted into a museum.

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