About Alhóndiga (Toledo)
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The Alhóndiga of Toledo (Spain) dates from the beginning of the 17th century.
The alhóndigas, also called "alholíes", that in their Islamic origin were at the same time mesones and places for sale, happen to be almost all them, from the 16th century, local for exclusive storage and trade of wheat, ending up becoming official municipal centers almost always.
The original building, built between 1575 and 1582, completely collapsed in 1593.
In 1594, Nicolás de Vergara el Mozo drew a system of containment for the Miradero, afterwards proceeding to the reconstruction of the Alhóndiga, which concluded in 1536.