Top Things to do in Toledo
What to do and see in Toledo, Castile-La Mancha: The Best Free Things to do
Synagogues, mosques and churches stand together in Toledo's historic quarter, a testament to the medieval Spanish city's diverse history. The four towers of The Alcazar, a fortress built in 1085, dominate the skyline. Toledo and its surrounding countryside inspired El Greco, and his paintings are on display in many places around the city, including the museum that bears his name.
Restaurants in Toledo
1. Casco Historico de Toledo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,702 reviews
Reviewed By duomo2 - Taunton, United Kingdom
Beautiful city, definitely worth a day trip from Madrid, the train was only half an hour. Everything is so well preserved and really clean, it was like an authentic theme park, if that makes sense, in that you are completely transported to a different world. Lots of narrow winding streets and beautiful buildings, absolutely stunning.
2. Estacion del Ferrocarril
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4.5 based on 1,081 reviews
Reviewed By plspoon - Perth, Australia
This building is amazing and well worth spending a little extra time while waiting for your train to have a good look at it. The floor and wall tiles are exquisite and the ticket counters and even the ceiling. The outside is also very "Toledo". The small restaurant was not bad either.
3. Puerta de Bisagra
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4.5 based on 1,277 reviews
Reviewed By chait1788 - Cambridge, Canada
The gate is the entryway to the old town of Toledo. On a regular day, it would a regular entrance archway, no doubt historically significant. We visited closer to christmas and hence the decor around the gate, made it beautiful. Was worth the visit. Also very close to the tourist centre and a good spot to catch the bus to Mirador del valle viewpoint.
4. Ayuntamiento de Toledo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By DPee2013
A really fabulous city for those who love old spain and history. The city is walled and the architecture is stunning.
5. San Martin Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,460 reviews
Reviewed By Kelleygirl2 - Sarasota, United States
I slowly followed the progression of our group crossing the medieval Puente de San Martin or Bridge of San Martin, that spanned the Tagus River, to find our bus. I didn't want to rush this experience. The bridge was constructed in the late 14th century by archbishop Pedro Tenorio to provide access to the town of Toledo from the west. I took my time grabbing as many last shots to best remember this ancient multicultural hilltop city.
6. Puerta del Sol
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4.5 based on 420 reviews
Reviewed By G5968MBmichaels - Springfield, United States
Perhaps my favorite single structure in the city, competing with the other gates and bridges associated with the concentric walls and the cobblestone roads of the old city. Well light every night and situated as a lookout toward the North of the city with a view of the Tagus river and the humble city sector formerly know for pottery and the city access to the Tagus river bed.
7. Alcantara Bridge
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4.5 based on 833 reviews
Reviewed By chait1788 - Cambridge, Canada
The bridge is the entrance to the old town of Toledo. Views from the bridge are beautiful, the trail under the bridge is amazing, the roman arch, the decor on the bridge, the lights illuminate the bridge at night - all these things make the bridge a must visit spot. Visited in morning and after sunset, great spot to take photos at either time, morning is probably better.
8. Puerta de Alfonso VI
9. Convento e iglesia de San Pedro Martir
10. Muralla de Toledo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 513 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
The City Walls of Toledo may not be as grand as those of Avila but, I guess, that is a subjective notion. The first walls were constructed by the Romans, some remnants still exist. The Visigoths rebuilt the walls from the ruins of the old Roman and also tripled the size. The Arabs further enlarged the walls when in power and after the Christian reconquest, they were further enlarged and new gates added. See the Puerta de Bisagra Nueva dating to 1559, Puerta del Cambrón dating to 1576 and Puerta del Sol. Fascinating.
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