This is a list of activity recommendations for a afternoon in Toledo, Spain.
The basics
- Toledo, Spain
- This is a day trip from Madrid, an hour trip
- Public transport options are available
At-a-glance activities
| Toledo | Activity |
| Afternoon Walking Tour | Plaza de Zocodover |
Toledo UNESCO World Heritage site
| Location | Significance |
| Historic City of Toledo | Toledo is home to more than 2,000 years of history, serving as a Roman municipium, the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom, a fortress of the Emirate of Cordoba, an outpost of the Christian kingdoms fighting the Moors and, in the 16th century the temporary seat of supreme power under Charles V. |
Early Afternoon: Arrive to Toledo & begin the self guided 1.4 kilometer walking tour
| Plaza de Zocodover: The former economic nerve center of the city for most of the city’s history. |
| Calle de Comercio: A main artery of the historic district and home to many local owned shops. Recently the street has seen more big name brands take over the local shops. |
| Plaza de Ayuntamiento: An area that combines religious and political power with the presence of the cathedral and castle. |
| Toledo Cathedral: One of the great examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. Built on the site of a former Mosque in the 13th century. |
| Santo Tome: Home to the famous painting by El Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. |
| Army Museum: Situated in the Alcázar fortress, the museum holds military artifacts. |
| Santa Cruz Museum: This hospital turned museum features three areas: 1. Archaeology — Roman, Visigoth, Moorish and Mudéjar cultures; 2. Fine Arts — El Greco + 16th- and 17th-century paintings from Toledo; 3. Industrial Arts — popular culture and traditional local crafts |
| El Greco Museum:A museum dedicated to El Greco’s works. Located in the Jewish quarter. |
Finish walking tour & depart for Avila or back to Madrid.
Connect this itinerary:
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