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Visit the inside of the Alcazar and discover the fascinating history of this ancient fortress and palace. Marvel at the rich collection of armours and weapons and swords of the National Army museum.

Highlights

• Admire the beauty of the Alcazar, designed in the 16th century
• Learn about the building's history and its role in the Spanish Civil War.
• Visit the most important rooms in the National Army Museum

Description

The aim of this tour is to show you the inside of this impressive building constructed to protect Toledo in the Islamic period. Follow the expert guide to get a fully understanding of the Alcazar by exploring the most interesting rooms. The archaeological remains are already visible from the entrance of the building. Explore an old cistern with two millennia of history, the walls of the Arab Alcazar, the remains of a tower from the 14th century. Thanks to the pictures and displays, imagine how the alcazar was in the past during different eras: a roman pretorio, an islamic fortress and an old palace, destroyed in the 16th century to built a new renaissance palace. Since the year 2009, it houses The National Museum of the Spanish Army. Walk among old military objects like clothes, cannons and swords of singular beauty belonging to characters of Spanish history. Visit an old Armor collection recently donated to Museum. . At the end of the tour, enjoy the views from the northern parade of the Alcazar. See the landscape around this emblematic building and admire its exquisite renaissance façade.

Includes

Entrance to Alcazar: theNational Army Museum Local guide Guided tour in Spanish

Important Information

• ·This tour is only conducted in Spanish. • Large items and bags must be left in a locker room. • Food is not allowed inside.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund