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Toledo viewpoint by the river
Art and History

Alcazar: The Castle of Toledo

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 Read more…

By Esther, 3 years3 years ago
San Martin Bridge and Toledo Landscape
Things to do in Toledo

Gates, Bridges and the Toledo city walls

Toledo is protected by the city walls, but also by the river, which surrounds 3/4 of the perimeter of the city. This made Toledo almost impregnable. Therefore the access to Toledo is controlled by the gates of the citywalls, but Read more…

By Laima, 3 years3 years ago
suckling pig
Things to do in Toledo

Typical food that you should try in Toledo

Castilian food Toledan food was influenced by the cooking of Moors and regions nearby. Nevertheless, Toledan food has long traditions that come with hunting and cattle-breeding which influenced the use of meat in many typical and traditional Toledo dishes. Of course, Read more…

By Laima, 3 years3 years ago
Consuegra Windmills sunset
Day Trips

Consuegra day-trip: Windmills from La Mancha

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 Read more…

By Esther, 8 years3 years ago
Toledo Damascene
Curiosities and Legends

Traditional craftwork: Damascene and sword-making

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 Read more…

By Esther, 8 years3 years ago
Patio in Nuncio, Toledo
Things to do in Toledo

Hidden Jewels: The Patios

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. Read more…

By Esther, 8 years3 years ago
Toledo view point from the panoramic tour
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Panoramic View of Toledo

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 Read more…

By Esther, 8 years3 years ago
Toledo View Point from a tower
Things to do in Toledo

Medieval Labyrinthine Streets

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, Read more…

By Esther, 8 years3 years ago
Marcipan and other sweets
Things to do in Toledo

Try the best Marzipan

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 Read more…

By Esther, 8 years3 years ago
San Juan de los Reyes Monastery in Toledo
Things to do in Toledo

7 Things you should do in Toledo

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 Read more…

By Esther, 8 years2 years ago

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