Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Puerta de Valnadú / Valnadú Gate
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. Puerta de Valnadú / Valnadú Gate Marker
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Puerta de Valnadú
Demolida en 1567
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This was the location of the Valnadú Gate, demolished in 1567, which provided access through the city's medieval walls.
Erected 1991 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1567.
Location. 40° 25.062′ N, 3° 42.637′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is at the intersection of Calle de Vergara and Calle de la Unión on Calle de Vergara. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Vergara 5, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan Bautista Sachetti (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Gómez de Mora (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Las Monarcas Trastámara (about 90 meters away);
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Also see . . .
1. Christian Walls of Madrid (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "The Christian Walls of Madrid, also known as Medieval Walls, were built in the Spanish city of Madrid between the 11th and 12th centuries, once the city passed to the Crown of Castile. They were built as an extension of the original walled enclosure (9th century) of Muslim origin, to accommodate the new districts which emerged after the Reconquista (11-13th centuries).... When Philip II moved his court to Madrid from Valladolid in 1561, the walls fell into disuse, and were almost entirely demolished...."(Submitted on May 31, 2022.)
2. Puerta de Valnadú (Wikipedia, in Spanish).
Excerpt (in translation): The Valnadú or Balnadú gate was one of the main entrances to the Christian wall of Madrid, until Felipe II ordered it to be demolished (along(Submitted on May 31, 2022.)with the Torre Gaona). Its much-discussed name may be etymologically related to Balnadú or Valnadú, with the meaning "the (gate) leading into the valley" (from Arabic : Bal-el-Nadar). The possible origin from the Latin "balneaduo" or "door of the two baths" has also been proposed, due to the existence of supposed baths since Roman times. It can also appear translated as "gate of the Watchtowers".Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 20222. Puerta de Valnadú / Valnadú Gate Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
