Puerta de Alfonso VI (Alfonso VI Gate), Toledo

Alfonso VI Gate is a historic gate located in the city of Toledo. This gate is a significant architectural feature that dates back to the 9th century, during Muslim times. It is the only surviving part of the Arab wall that once surrounded the city. The gate is also known as the Puerta Vieja de Bisagra, or old Bisagra gate, and was once the main entrance to the city.

The Puerta de Alfonso VI is located in the northern part of Toledo and is a stunning example of the Mudejar style of architecture, which is a blend of Islamic and Christian design. The gate features three horseshoe arches, with the central arch being higher than the side arches. The side arches are pointed, and the central arch contains another horseshoe arch with a lintel. The proportions of the stonework and the horseshoe arches are remarkable and demonstrate the skills of the architects and builders who constructed the gate.

The gate was bricked up for many years when the new Puerta de Bisagra gate was opened during the reign of Charles V. The structure of the front is conserved almost in its original state, with the lower portion of the bridge dating back to the 10th century and the upper parts most likely completed in the early 13th century. The Puerta de Alfonso VI underwent significant reconstruction during the reigns of Charles V and Philip II, based on the designs of architect Alonso de Covarrubias.