Toledo, City of Three Cultures

Located in the province Castile-La Mancha, Toledo is known as a "City of Three Cultures". It is one of the Spanish cities with the most attractions left by Christians, Muslims and Jews, who lived here together within centuries. 

Many important personalities were born or died in Toledo. One of the best known is El Greco. The famous painter spent here most of his life and created his contradictory masterpieces.

Toledo is also well-known with its artistic and cultural heritage represented by the numerous churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. The large variety of styles makes the old city a real open-air museum. Therefore, it was also declared as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Our daily trip to Toledo starts from Madrid Atocha. Direct fast trains circulate every hour and offer the best way to reach Toledo in just 30 min.

The old historical city is located on a hill and surrounded by Tagus River. We pass through the arch bridge Puente de Alcantara which leads to the city center.

Located on the opposite side of the river is the Castello of San Servando. 

The medieval castle, also used as a monastery, is very impressive with its architecture.

Passing through several gates and steep streets we arrive at the picturesque Plaza de Zocodover, a crowded place for social events, offering numerous restaurants and souvenirs shops.

Right close to the main square is Alcazar de Toledo which played a dramatic role in the Spanish Civil War.

One of the most outstanding buildings in the city is the Cathedral, which is considered as one of the masterpieces of the Gothic art. Its construction took several years and a large number of important artists left their remarkable work here.

 Getting to know the unique atmosphere of the city...

we stroll through the narrow streets of Toledo, 

characterized by their stylish mixture of synagogues, mosques and churches.

  

 

The mosque Cristo de la Luz reconstructed to a church.

Puerta del Sol

 

A view over the city, the medieval wall and Puerta de Bisagra.

 

 

Several observation points review magnificent views over the city and its surroundings.

The most remarkable of the cuisine in Toledo is that here the first marzipan was produced by nuns of the Convent of San Clemente. The marzipan produced in Toledo is considered as the best in the world.

Toledo and its surroundings are inspiring. The city is definitely an obligatory stop for everyone visiting Spain.