Imperial Coat of Arms
Emperor Charles V (1530-1558) adopted the Black double eagle as the Imperial Coat of Arms. The crown on top represents the Royal Spanish Kingdom. Other elements make reference to the various kingdoms and principalities. For example, the "rampant lions" on the left quadrant  of the shield refer to the Kingdom of León. The two castles in the same area refer to the Kingdom of Castile. Other heraldic elements make reference to Aragón, Sicily, Navarra, Granada, Austria, Hungry, Flanders, Tyrol, and Jerusalem. On the bottom left, there is a reference to Isabel de Castilla´s Coat of Arms. The bottom right contains the iconic "Pillars of Hercules" with the motto "Plus ultra (further beyond).
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Puerta de la Bisagara
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Puerta de la Bisagara
Erected in the mid-sixteenth century by the Emperor Charles V, this gate served as one of the principle entrances to the city. The structure consists of two independent battlements joined by a crene llated walls with a large courtyard in between the units. The massive outer battlements tower over the street. Above the round-arched gate, one can see the Imperial Coats of Arms of Emperor Charles V. The city-side battlements contains a arched gate flanked by two impressive towers.
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