There are many special and charming places in Toledo, but the Baño de la Cava is especially impressive due to its location on the banks of the Tagus, the river at the heart of the city’s growth and development. The site is also renowned due to the legend that supposedly took place here. On arriving at the site you will find a tower near the San Martín Bridge which seems to...
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Toledo As a Couple: A Romantic Weekend in the City of Three Cultures
Toledo has been chosen as the perfect destination for travelling as a couple. If your plan is a romantic getaway, here are a few ideas to make sure your trip to the city is truly unforgettable. There is no better site for a romantic trip than the fairytale city of Toledo. With so much on offer you’ll feel like you barely scratched the surface after your visit yet Toledo is also...
Continue reading...A Day in Toledo
Toledo has a lot to offer, whether it’s history, art, culture or gastronomy that you’re looking for. In this city you can spend several days enjoying everything on offer, but if you only have one day to spare we are going to suggest an itinerary to get to know the most iconic monuments and hidden corners that you simply can’t miss. We begin our route at one of the city’s gates,...
Continue reading...A Small but Magical Building
Toledo is full of wonderful places, but there is one site that is especially charming, taking you back to a time when cultures mixed and created the magical atmosphere that envelops the city to this day. We are of course referring to the Bab-al-Mardum (or Cristo de la Luz) Mosque. It is the only well-maintained mosque from the period of Arab rule in the city. Built in 999AD, the building dates...
Continue reading...A Roman Past
The footprint of the Romans in Toledo can be seen throughout our city, but there is one site in particular that is worth getting to know. At Puerta del Sol you’ll find remains of part of the Roman sewer system. The Romans are renowned for their grandest structures such as the coliseums, circuses and bathhouses, but their engineering expertise also extended to public amenities such as harbours, roads, lighthouses and, in...
Continue reading...A Small Corner of Toledo That You’ll Fall in Love With: la Virgen de Alfileritos
Toledo is full of local legends with the majority of them featuring love as the protagonist and this is the case in Calle de Alfileritos. It’s a long and narrow street where you can take in old stately homes and palaces adorned with coats of arms. Nowadays you can also find bars and restaurants where you can taste Toledan cuisine. If you follow the street from where it begins in Plaza...
Continue reading...Wander Through Toledo
Toledo is a city that’s just made to be enjoyed. Walking through the city’s magical streets is a must do for anyone visiting Spain. The second you pass through its walls, it’s like stepping back in time and travelling to another era. This is a city that many cultures have left their mark on, which can be seen in the streets, houses, palaces and squares that make up Toledo. Toledo has...
Continue reading...Magnificent Views of Toledo from El Valle
Next time you’re in Toledo don’t miss the chance to enjoy spectacular views of the city from the viewpoint at El Valle. From here you can truly appreciate the strategic value of the city. Built upon a crag and encased by the River Tagus, the city is an almost impenetrable fortress. Reaching out above the rest of the skyline are the Alcázar (citadel) and the cathedral with its 90 metre high...
Continue reading...In Search of Toledo’s Origins
High above the River Tagus you’ll find El Cerro del Bu Archaeological Site – a strategic and natural defense point occupied for millennia. The earliest remains are flint carvings with a dubious chronology. The Bronze Age is best documented with the discovery of shacks and evidence of sheep and cattle husbandry and an accompanying rural economy. The hill was also occupied during the Medieval Era during the period of Arab rule,...
Continue reading...Shrine to the Virgin of the Valley
If you find yourself in Toledo, don’t miss the chance to see this chapel. Whether or not you’re a religious person, the site has breathtaking views of the city and the Tagus. Once you’ve taken it all in head into the chapel itself. The charming building dates back to 1575 but by the end of the 18th century found itself in ruins. In 1859 it was restored to its former glory....
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