Puerta de Toledo (Zaragoza)

It was near of San Juan de los Panetes front of the rear of the current Central Market, in the area where were until a few years ago the arches that surrounded the statue of Augustus, in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain).

It was the gate that closed and Roman and foundational street of Caesaraugusta called Kardus crossing the city from east to west.

Hosted to the Chusticia of Aragon Juan de Lanuza y Urrea, who in 1591 ended beheaded in the square itself.

In front of this gate was the Market Square, which had been moved in the 12th century from its old location in Puerta Cineja.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, was the most important meeting place of the city, there was much commercial activity and in it were held tournaments and bullfights.

Puerta de Toledo and the Market Square in Zaragoza. Drawing published by the 19th century Spanish magazine El Museo Universal.
Last moments of Juan de Lanuza . The painting represents the last days of the Chusticia of Aragon Juan de Lanuza y Urrea (1564–1591). At behind is the Puerta de Toledo.