Heritage, the monumental city of Toledo lies on a hill by the river Tagus, in Castilla – La Mancha, a few kilometers from Madrid, the capital city and central Spain. Toledo is a destination for visitors from the mainland interested in cultural tourism.

Toledo is known worldwide as the city of three cultures, was occupied for centuries by Jews, Christians and Arabs. All you will find within its walls is a rich heritage of historic buildings, palaces, monuments, churches, mosques and synagogues. We will also have the opportunity to see and feel in their people cultural and artistic legacy of three cultures, plus a unique blend of customs that are preserved until today.

One of the landmarks of Toledo is the Cathedral of Santa Maria, a piece of Gothic style. The long period of time it took to complete this monumental temple (begun in 1226 and ended in late fifteenth century) may be noted the multiplicity of architectural styles that make it up. His side tower has a height of 120 meters and its total width is 60, the material used for its construction is white stone from Olivuelas.

At the top of the city built on rocks is the Alcazar, strategically located military fortification for the defense of Toledo dating from the third century, when it was used as a Roman palace. During the Spanish Civil War Alcázar of Toledo was totally destroyed during the siege by the Second Republic in 1936. After the war it was rebuilt and now contains the Library of Castilla – La Mancha (one of the largest public libraries in the Peninsula) and the Army Museum. The view of Toledo and the Tagus River where it is viewed from the best view and more popular among tourists.

Worth visiting the famous gates to the walled city. The main one is called the hinge of Muslim origin on which you can see a huge imperial coat of arms. The door of Alfonso VI is one of the leading exponents of Muslim art in Toledo, dating from 838. Another of the most famous doors is the Sun, the thirteenth century and ordered built by the Knights Hospitallers.