What to See and Do in Toledo in 3 Days, Toledo, Spain
I first read about Toledo when studying for a university exam in Translation Studies. I discovered that this former capital of the Castilian kingdom had been one of the great intellectual centres of medieval Europe. I knew I had to go.
I did some research and discovered that Toledo is usually marketed as a day trip to tourists visiting Madrid. But I did not want to get in and out. I wanted to get under Toledo鈥檚 skin. So I went for 3 days. Was it too long? Not really. There is so much to do and see in and around the city, I could easily have stayed another day!
The Romans chose the setting of Toledo well. Perched strategically on a hilltop, it overlooks a meander in the Tagus river, so it was protected by water as well as height. Even nowadays, as you make your way from the train station, the sight of the citadel, with its walls and medieval bridges, is simply awe-inspiring. As you cross the bridge into the old town, be prepared for a maze of alleys where all the civilisations that made Toledo their home have left their mark: Roman, Visigothic, Moorish, and eventually the Castilians, ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I did some research and discovered that Toledo is usually marketed as a day trip to tourists visiting Madrid. But I did not want to get in and out. I wanted to get under Toledo鈥檚 skin. So I went for 3 days. Was it too long? Not really. There is so much to do and see in and around the city, I could easily have stayed another day!
The Romans chose the setting of Toledo well. Perched strategically on a hilltop, it overlooks a meander in the Tagus river, so it was protected by water as well as height. Even nowadays, as you make your way from the train station, the sight of the citadel, with its walls and medieval bridges, is simply awe-inspiring. As you cross the bridge into the old town, be prepared for a maze of alleys where all the civilisations that made Toledo their home have left their mark: Roman, Visigothic, Moorish, and eventually the Castilians, ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: What to See and Do in Toledo in 3 Days
Guide Location: Spain » Toledo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lara Fiorani
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Guide Location: Spain » Toledo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lara Fiorani
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Puente de Alcantara
- Toledo boasts
- Alcazar
- church of San Ildefonso
- Gothic cathedral of La Primada
- Sinagoga Blanca
- Sinagoga del Transito
- Iglesia de Santo Tom茅
- Mezquita Cristo de la Luz
- Church of San Rom谩n
- Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes
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