Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun), Toledo, Spain, 2007. Artist: Samuel Magal


Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun), Toledo, Spain, 2007. This gate in Toledo's medieval walls was built in Mudejar style by the Knights Hospitaller in the 13th century. Above the archway is a medallion depicting the ordination of St Ildephonsus, the patron saint of Toledo, as a bishop.


Size: 3418px × 5129px
Location: World,Europe,Spain,Castilla-La Mancha,Toledo,Toledo
Photo credit: © Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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