Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Puerta Cerrada

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022

1. Puerta Cerrada Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Junto a este lugar se emplazó hasta 1569 la PUERTA CERRADA uno de los principales accesos de la muralla medieval de la villa

(English translation:)

Adjacent to this location, until 1569, was the Puerta Cerrada (“Closed Gate”), one of the principal routes of entry through the medieval walls of the city.

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.

Location. 40° 24.831′ N, 3° 42.502′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is on Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza de Puerta Cerrada 13, Madrid 28005, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Claudio Coello (within shouting distance of this marker); Restaurante Sobrino de Botín: “Fortunata y Jacinta” (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Felipé Picatoste Rodriguez

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(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Antonio Pérez (about 150 meters away); “Fortunata” (about 150 meters away); Colegio Imperial (about 150 meters away); Gonzalo Ceballos y Fernandez de Cordoba (about 150 meters away); Eugenio d'Ors (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Also see . . . Christian Walls of Madrid (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: The Puerta Cerrada (closed gate), located in the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, was initially called Puerta de la Culebra, due to its carved relief of a dragon. The name changed to Cerrada (closed) when it was shut as a result of the frequent crimes and assaults that took place inside. It was flanked by the Tower del Vinagre and was demolished in 1569, on the occasion of the entry into the city of Elisabeth of Valois, wife of Philip II.

(Submitted on December 20, 2022.)

Puerta Cerrada Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022

2. Puerta Cerrada Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.