Historic City of ToledoGGipameruThe old city known as “El casco” is beautiful. Prepare to get a good leg workout goin from one attraction to the other one as you’ll be climbing up and down all your journey.
Cathedral of Toledo旅旅の径Toledo Cathedral, the second largest church in Spain, is located in the center of the ancient city. In the 6th century, the Goths established a religious temple here; in the 9th century, the Moors changed to Islamic temples; in1226-1493, it was converted into a Catholic church. The towering bell tower, the magnificent vault, the wide atmosphere of the nave, the small chapel of the stars and the moon... One rare treasure has made the exquisite masterpiece of the gothic architecture and become the classic landmark of the ancient city. The 90-meter-high bell tower of the church is the highest point of the ancient city. Walking through the narrow streets of Wanyan, looking up... You can always see her, and you will not get lost. In the town hall square in front of the cathedral, there are often self-effacing street artists performing, adding a bit of elegant art.
Estacion del Ferrocarril旅旅の径Toledo Railway Station, built in 1858, the existing station house was built in 1919; it was listed as a national cultural relics and monument in Spain in 1991, and became a high-speed rail station after being restored in 2005. The station located on the east side of the ancient city, the construction area is nearly 1.3 10,000 square meters, and the new Moorish architectural style; The demure and towering bell tower mimics the style of the ancient city cathedral tower; the multi-valve arches on the top and the interlaced city decorations fit the reputation of the ancient city as a "place of three religious and cultural gatherings". A streaming high-speed train carrying a group of tourists from Madrid 70 kilometers away...is impressed by this true "century plan".
The Alcázar旅旅の径Toledo's Alcasar Castle, located at the highest point of the ancient city, the condescending castle, has a long history and a lot of fate. In the third century, a Roman palace was built; in the tenth century, Muslims conquered Toledo and built the ancient city's commanding heights as a fortress; In the eleventh century, Christianity recaptured Toledo and built a castle there; during the reign of Carlos I in the sixteenth century, the castle was converted into a royal palace. His successor, Philip II, moved to Madrid, and the castle lost its original status as a prison, barracks, workshops and army academy. During the Spanish Civil War, the castle was severely damaged in the war. After the war, Franco ordered the castle to be rebuilt and preserved as it was. The castle is now spectacular and still in the same state; the bottom of the castle has a few ruins left for memorial; the main body of the castle has become a military museum and library; On the top floor of the castle, 360° without dead ends will have a panoramic view of the ancient city.
San Martin's Bridge旅旅の径The St. Martin Bridge, located on the west side of the ancient city of Toledo, is a medieval bridge across the Tahoe River. It was built in the 13th century and built in the late 14th century. Two Gothic-style defense towers stand at the head of the bridge. The five-arch stone bridge with a large arch + four small arch is similar to the Zhaozhou Bridge in China. Looking at the stone bridge, the mottled exterior tells the vicissitudes of history, the city emblem of the bridge shows the immortal glory, and the monastery in the distance blooms with a straight figure...
Puerta del SolSsculptorThe gate of the sun (Puerta del Sol) is a city gate in Toledo, Spain, built in the late 14th century. The memorial above the arch depicts the sainthood of Il de Fonsos, the Visigoth Gothic patron saint of Toledo. The name of the gate comes from the sun and moon that were painted on both sides of the medallion. The gate is named because it faces east, where there is always a sun rising. The gate is no longer there, but the entrance is there.
Monasterio de San Juan de los ReyesMMaryJoy Dela Cruz GonzalesThe cloisters and church are full of beautiful details, well worth a look. Wonderful old monastery. Although it is a bit far from the center of Toledo, it is worth visiting. The ticket was quite reasonable, only 3 euro per adult.
El Antiguo Convento De Santo DomingoPpxy0705The old monastery of Santo Domingo in Toledo is a long-standing monastery. He has a history of more than 500 years. The whole monastery is white and looks very sacred. The two tall bell towers are his most obvious symbols. The monastery is large in size. There are many pilgrims here to pray, and in the minds of the Toledo people, it is very sacred.
Museum of Santa Cruz无无语的风16Santa Cross Museum (Santa Cruz Museum), Toledo Santa Cross Museum of Spain: charge, 5 euros in admission. It was originally an orphanage for orphans and abandoned babies, built in the 15th century.
Mirador del Valle旅旅の径To visit the ancient city of Toledo, before entering the city (or after leaving the city), you must check in the Valley Watchtower. The Valley Watchtower is located in the southern mountains outside the ancient city. Arrived on the observation deck to the north, the whole view of the ancient city is unobstructed: the towering cathedral and the square castle sit on the left and right, the clear Tahoe River flows around the city, and the different buildings are scaled...