The city
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Toledo’s main square, with arcades, terraces and the Arco de la Sangre. It is the starting point for almost any walk through the old town and where the city bus from the station stops.
5 minutes
One of Spain’s great Gothic cathedrals. Take your time inside: the choir, the sacristy with works by El Greco and the Transparente. From the apartments you reach it by walking down Calle del Comercio.
3 minutes
The fortress that dominates the city skyline now houses the Army Museum. Next to it is the Santa Cruz Museum, in a former Renaissance hospital with a Plateresque façade.
20 minutes
Walking through the Jewish quarter, past Santo Tomé and the Santa María la Blanca synagogue, you reach the San Martín bridge over the Tagus. The walk back is uphill, so take it slowly.
By car or taxi
The classic view of Toledo, across the river. It is best at sunset, when the stone changes colour. It is on the ring road, so go by car, taxi or the tourist train.
Practical information
There are direct trains from Madrid taking just over half an hour, and frequent buses. From the station, take a taxi or the city bus to Zocodover.
The nearest public car parks are Corralillo (Cuesta de los Capuchinos), about a 4-5 minute walk away, and Miradero (Calle Gerardo Lobo), about 5-6 minutes away, with escalators up to Zocodover.
The old town is best explored on foot, but it is hilly and cobbled: wear comfortable shoes and stop at the viewpoints.
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