Weekend away in Toledo!‘You’ve not seen Spain until you’ve seen Toledo.’ – old

Spanish saying

The Gothic Cathedral

Crowned by a 100 metre tall spire!

The golden gates of its choir were blackened by iron to disguise their value from

Napoleonic troops during their occupation

The Alcázar of Toledo

Home of the Castilian kings until Philip II built the

Escorial in 1563

Besieged by the Republicans during the Spanish Civil Warand is now an army museum

Santa María la Blanca

Built as a synagogue in the 12th CenturyBy Moorish craftsmen – they were the

only artisans in Toledo

It contains 28 beautifully carved pillars that support a

succession of horseshoe shaped arches.

Great views of ToledoFor great views of the city, there are a number of viewpoints from the ring road. The views across the gorge are absolutely stunning!