Near our accommodation in Toledo is the Ermita de la Virgen de la Estrella. The brotherhood of the same name founded it in 1611 in neighboring Santiago del Arrabal. Before this, a chapel from the 14th century stood on this place. Please watch the 4K UHD video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from […]
Toledo – City walk and Bus tour Part 2
The second part of our Toledo city walk starts at Mirador Del Valle. From here you have the best view of the city of Toledo. The Alcazar, the Cathedral, the Cortes de Castilla-La Mancha, the Ermita de la Virgen del Valle, and the Hotel Rlm alijares and the Academia de Infantería in the background. Above the […]
Toledo – City Walk and Bustour – Part 1
We decide for a walk through Toledo, but this time we want to explore Toledo a little more in detail. We start at the Puerta de Bisagra, which actually consists of a double gate with a courtyard. On the front is a large coat of arms of the Habsburgs and in the courtyard stands a […]
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 […]
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 […]