The Nickname 'de la Reina' Curiosity · Talavera de la Reina, Talavera, Toledo Image of Talavera de la Reina, not of the place itself. The city's second name dates from 24 June 1328, when Alfonso XI of Castile married his cousin María of Portugal and gave her Talavera as a wedding gift. Photo: Vanbasten 23 (CC BY-SA 3.0) What to see and do in Talavera de la Reina