Toledo Travel Guide 2017 Where is Toledo?

Toledo is in Spain, and the architecture here is more interesting. If you are interested in Spain, you may wish to visit Toledo. You will not be disappointed. After all, the scenery here is not inferior to many places.

Toledo is an ancient city in Spain. It was built in the Roman period and was the capital of the Kingdom of Castile (later the Kingdom of Spain) before Philip II. It is one of the world cultural heritage sites. . Toledo is located 70 kilometers south of Madrid. Half of the city is surrounded by the Tagus River. It is famous for its art. The sculptures and metal ornaments in the city are very exquisite. The architecture and layout of the city have typical Spanish style and are designated as national cultural relics protection units. Toledo is also a famous historical city in Europe. It was occupied by the Romans in 192 BC. In 527 AD, the Visigoths ruled Spain and established their capital in the city. It was captured by the Arabs in 711 AD. In 1085, Alfonso VI regained Toledo and became the capital of the Kingdom of Castile and the national episcopal center. In 1561, Felipe II moved the capital to Madrid, and Toledo began to decline.

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Toledo is the most significant building in Toledo. It is located at the highest point of Toledo. The exterior wall is in Renaissance style. The most significant building in the ancient city, the Library of the Autonomous Region of Castilla-La Mancha on the top floor overlooks the city. This magnificent castle was a defense project in the 13th century and was rebuilt into a palace in the 16th century. King Philip II (Felipe

II) decided to move the capital to Madrid as soon as the palace was built. Originally planned as the Spanish royal palace, the castle was also used for other purposes, such as a royal prison, army barracks, silk workshop, etc. The castle has now become a military museum. On the lowest floor of the museum, you can still see the original original remains of the castle - brick walls that have become ruins. Opening hours: Weaponry Museum 10:00-17:00 (ticket sales stop one hour before closing, and clearance starts half an hour before closing), every Wednesday, January 1, January 6, May 1, December 24 - Closed on the 25th, December 31st and when events are held.

Toledo Cathedral taken with a mobile phone.

Toledo Cathedral (Toledo

Cathedral is a church that still retains its medieval style. It is the second largest cathedral in Spain. When it was first built, it was the largest church in Spain at that time. Church, the first cathedral of the Archdiocese. Toledo Cathedral is the seat of Spain's chief red cardinal, bishop, and bishop. Construction of the church started in 1247, using French Gothic architectural forms that were rarely used in Spanish churches at the time. It absorbed Mudejar and other local churches according to local conditions. Characteristic Art, completed in 1493, the unique Spanish Gothic art style is fully reflected in the church architecture.

The bell tower on the left side of the main entrance of the church is 90 meters high and has a large bell weighing 17.5 tons. The main hall is 112 meters long, 56 meters wide and 45 meters high, supported by 88 large stone pillars. The main church and the 22 surrounding small ancestral halls are the most brilliantly decorated parts of the entire building complex. Among them, the five groups of colorful pine carvings reflecting the life of Jesus on the altar of the main church are even more wonderful! In addition, the choir is also an integral part of the church. Big highlight. The choir is located in the center of the main hall. The two rows of seats in the choir are treasures of Spanish wood carving art. The upper row is Renaissance style, and the lower row is Gothic. The two styles are in harmony. The upper seats are engraved with images of saints, while the carvings above the lower seats show historical scenes of the recapture of Granada during the War of Liberation.

The Zocodover Plaza (Plazade) near the station is full of vitality, and the surrounding buildings are full of strong Arabic style. The cafe here offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. You can visit it here Sit down, have a cup of coffee and experience the leisurely life of the locals. However, in my opinion, the style of this square is very similar to that of the Plaza Mayor in various places. After checking, there are also maps that say it is the Plaza Mayor.

The Castle Hotel Toledo claims that every room in it can have a view of Old Town Toledo. There is no reservation on Ctrip, nor can I find it on Agoda. The dog map is now unavailable, so I can’t give its exact name.

The east side of Toledo has higher terrain. The Alcantara Bridge is located above the Tagus River. There are vicissitudes of towers standing on both ends of the bridge. From the bridge, you can take pictures of the city of Toledo from a unique angle. scene.

On the other end of the bridge is a hillside, with the Castle of San Cervantido on the top of the mountain. It is now an abandoned fortification and a small garden that has not been taken care of, giving it a sense of desolation and sadness. This is also a great place to enjoy Toledo’s stunning sunsets.

The Royal Monastery of San Juan (Church

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Reyes), the Royal Monastery of San Juan is located in the center of the Jewish Quarter of Toledo. It is a historical The long-standing Catholic Franciscan monastery was founded in 1476 by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile as their final resting place. Toledo was chosen to be built because the city was located in the geographical center of Spain and was the former capital of the Visigothic Kingdom. However, after the conquest of Granada in 1492, the king and queen changed their original plans and chose to be buried in Granada. However, the monastery project was almost completed, so it was preserved.

View of Toledo Cathedral from the river valley observatory.

The Tagus River and San Martin's Bridge (San Martin's

Bridge). San Martin's Bridge is located on the edge of the ancient city of Toledo. It is a medieval bridge spanning the Tagus River in Toledo. bridge. The bridge was built in the late 14th century by Archbishop Pedro Tenorio to connect the old town with the western part of the city. There is a water tower on each side of the bridge, and there are 5 bridge arches on the bridge body. The largest one in the middle is 40 meters high. Even today, few bridges can surpass this record.

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Valle is a viewing platform located high outside Toledo. From here you can overlook the entire city that combines many cultures and history. The scenery of the ruins of the ancient city of Toledo, the infinitely zoomed churches, castles, ancient bridges, etc., seems really shocking. It is beautiful and magnificent. The United Nations World Cultural Heritage is indeed a well-deserved name. Tourists who leave the ancient city of Toledo will stop here to view the scenery and take pictures. Although the scenery taken in one place is similar, everyone still keeps taking pictures.

Toledo city view. By the way: The only violation ticket we got during our self-driving trip to Spain was in the ancient city of Toledo. After entering the ancient city of Toledo, we couldn't find a parking lot, so we found an empty space in the blue line area on the roadside, but there was no machine to buy parking fees next to it, so we didn't care and went into the city to visit. When I came back to pick up the car after the tour, I found a small note on the windshield: Illegal parking, a fine of 60 euros!

Explanation: In Spain, parking spaces in white-lined areas can be parked for free and for an unlimited time, but It's hard to find a spot. Parking spaces in areas marked with blue lines are charged, usually 1 to 2 euros per hour. There are also parking lots. In big cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, ??the parking fee is about 30 to 40 euros per night. In some parking lots, you can get a discount of about 10 euros with a hotel accommodation voucher. Parking lots in small cities generally cost 10 to 20 euros a night.