The Puerta de Toledo gate was built to commemorate the arrival in Madrid of Fernando VII, 'the Desired One'. It appears that the project for the gate was carried out under the reign of José Bonaparte, although the return of Fernando VII to the throne put it on halt; its construction was later entrusted to Antonio López Aguado. López Aguado used granite and stone from Colmenar to build a gate in Neo-Roman style and it was completed in 1827. With three arches, two lateral square arches and one central semi-circular arch, the Puerta de Toledo gate has openings flanked by half-columns with Ionic capitals in the central arch and Ionic pilasters in the others. On the side facing the Manzanares River, a group of sculptures made by Valeriano Salvatierra and Ramón Barba was installed above the central arch. These sculptures represent the power of the Spanish monarchy on both hemispheres. Also on this side, in the upper part of the other two arches, several military trophies were placed. Finally, on the opposite side of the monument, two angels support the emblem of the City of Madrid.

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Latroupe Prado

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"this is a great option, even for a family of 4. it is relative cheap - it is a hostel anyway, but it is clean, well maintained and amazingly quite considering it is in a business area. the door, wall and window are super-well insulated so we did not hear anything over 2 nights stay over here. it is conveniently located and walking distance to petro musem and other sight-seeing places."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Puerta de Toledo?

Puerta de Toledo is located in a vibrant area of Madrid known for its popular theatre scene and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1508 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Puerta de Toledo?

Adjacent to Puerta de Toledo, Hotel Porcel Ganivet is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a bar and a coffee shop. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Regina and Hard Rock Hotel Madrid.

How many hotels will I find close to Puerta de Toledo?

Expedia has 1508 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Puerta de Toledo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Puerta de Toledo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Puerta de Toledo.

What can I see and do near Puerta de Toledo?

Study the collections at Prado Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía or CaixaForum Madrid. Royal Palace of Madrid, Sobrino de Botin and Almudena Cathedral are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Sala La Riviera and Teatro Albéniz if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Puerta de Toledo?

You can access metro transport at Sol Station, Gran Via Station and Callao Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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