This magnificent monument is the representation of the passing of the centuries. The hill of Toledo, surrounded by the Tajo river (with amazing panoramic views) , has been an excellent defense for many of the cultures that have dominated the centre of the peninsula. Destroyed many times by fires, wars Read more…
Consuegra is a pretty small town not so far from Toledo, and rich in history. the first settlers in this area date back to 5th BC. It was also a part of Roman Empire, survive the rule of Muslims and nowadays this place has a unique medieval architecture, a castle and is Read more…
Damascene It is an ancient art that has a rich history in Toledo, damascening is decorating metals with precious metals (like gold and silver) and creating amazing artwork, for example jewellery or decorative plates. This art requires a patient person with steady hands and specific tools. Sword-making It is one of Read more…
Spanish Patios In the centre and south of Spain the weather is warm and dry, so patios are like an oasis where the temperature stays colder thanks to the shade and the vegetation, plants and flowers give colour and life to the house. The decoration usually includes ceramics in the walls or floors, as Read more…
Toledo is surrounded by the Tajo River, giving the city a natural protection that has been vital during many wars and centuries. It also offers the best frame for an spectacular postcard. If you take the road that goes by the river you’ll find some places to stop with the Read more…
If you walk around in Toledo, you’ll soon realized that the streets couldn’t get any more labyrinthine or narrower. This configuration dates from the medieval times and the Islamic domination of the kingdom. Then, in 1085, Toledo was reconquest to Christianity, and the previous houses and streets where preserved, the city Read more…
Almonds and sugar, simplicity and tradition. There are many theories about the origin of this sweet, one legend states that in the Convent of San Clemente the nuns started baking this to feed the hungry people during the famine of Castile in 1212. What is certain is that in Spain Read more…
When you visit the old city of Toledo there are so many monuments and museums that you could visit, you could stay here a week and you’ll still have plenty of things to see… but most of the visitors spend here for only one day, so go ahead and make the Read more…
El Greco worked and lived in Toledo since 1585 until his dead in 1614. He painted mainly religious scenes for churches and portraits for noblemen. His workshop was rather prolific so we have a good representation of his works in a few places of Toledo (and abroad). We are going to Read more…