The weather is fine and we go to the station in a good temper. Already after arrival in Avila, we had asked at the station if there is a train from Avila to Toledo. The answer was positive. In addition, we have already gained a lot of experience with train rides in Spain but only with […]
El Hostal Puerta Bisagra
The hostel El Hostal Puerta Bisagra* in Toledo is located in the immediate vicinity of the biggest city gate of Toledo, the Puerta de Bisagra. The term “hostel” means that it is a budget-oriented accommodation. We could not find any big differences to simple hotels. The reception is open 24 hours a day. The staff […]
City center of Toledo
Toledo is the capital of the Spanish province of Toledo and the autonomous region of Castilla-La Mancha. Together with Segovia and Avila, it is one of the three historic royal cities around Madrid. Historical overview From 1087 to 1561, Toledo was the residence of the Kingdom of Castile and capital of Spain. The city experienced […]
Alcazar of Toledo
Visiting the Alcazar of Toledo is a must for every Toledo visit. In the search for the entrance, we first come to the entrance of the library. It is the regional library of Castilla-La Mancha. The entrance to the Alcazar of Toledo is on the opposite side, in Calle de la Paz. So we walk […]
Cathedral of Toledo
The cathedral of Toledo, Catedral de Santa Maria de la Acunciòn de Toledo, is a masterpiece of the Spanish Gothic. The construction started under the rule of Ferdinand III in 1226. Originally, there was a Visigoth church at the place. It was torn down and the Moors erected a mosque. One wanted to remove this […]