Essential visits in Toledo

Summer is coming to an end, but during the rest of the year you will surely find a place to visit one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. We are referring to Toledo, capital of the homonymous province and of the Community of Castilla-La Mancha, which has a lot to offer the traveler. And it is that, located 520 meters above sea level, it houses an important historical and cultural heritage. In addition, here you can enjoy incredible views, temples of different religions, meet El Greco's universal painting and enjoy exquisite gastronomy.

Today in Hard Hobbit To Break we moved to Toledo to discover those places that you must visit yes or yes if you have the opportunity to travel to this city. Can you come with us?

Alcazar of Toledo

As it could not be otherwise, we will start by talking about the Alcázar de Toledo, a fortification located on the highest hill in the city. Although the current building was ordered to be built by Carlos V, a castle has existed since Roman times high here. Today it houses the Army Museum and the library of Castilla-La Mancha.

Cathedral of Santa María de Toledo

We also want to tell you about the Cathedral of Santa María de Toledo, also called the Primada Cathedral of Spain. Built in the 13th century on a mosque Arabic, for some it is the great opera of the Gothic style in our country.

Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

We continue our tour of Toledo talking about another religious building: the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. It was the place chosen by the Catholic Monarchs to be buried. Furthermore, it is important to note that it is a unique example of Castilian Gothic.

Other religious temples

Beyond the cathedral and the monastery, Toledo houses other religious temples that are worth knowing. Thus, we recommend a visit to the Church of the Jesuits, from where you can enjoy magnificent views; the Church of Santo Tomé, where “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz” rests, one of the masterpieces of El Greco; the Church of El Salvador, which preserves Arab and Visigoth remains; the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, which was converted into a church at the end of the 12th century; the Transit Synagogue, which houses the Sephardic Museum; and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, in Mudejar style.

Hinge Door

Another place in Toledo that is worth knowing is the Puerta de Bisagra, a door monumental that, although it is of Muslim origin, it was completely rebuilt under the reigns of Carlos V and Felipe II.

Jewry

Of course, we also have to talk about the Jewish quarter, a neighborhood born in the 10th century that throughout its history has gone through times of splendor and decadence, and of coexistence and persecution. Here you will find some of the buildings that we have talked about so far.

Museums

As it could not be otherwise, Toledo also houses interesting museums. One of them is the El Greco House Museum, which is located very close to the place where the artist lived. Cretan, although his real house was devastated by a fire. We also recommend a visit to the Museum of the Councils, which is located in the Church of San Román; and to the Santa Cruz Museum, a 16th century building that had been an important hospital.

Bridges

We also want to tell you about the two most important bridges in the city: the Alcántara one, a stone bridge that is located at the foot of the San Servando Castle; and that of San Martín, located in the extreme opposite, which is of medieval origin.

Valle viewpoint

Finally, we want to tell you about the Mirador del Valle, which is located to the south of the city. From here you can get the best views from Toledo and take the most amazing pictures.

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