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| region | Castile-La Mancha | |
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| Residents | 85.811 (2020) | |
| height | 529 m, 455 m | |
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Toledo is the capital of the province Toledo in the autonomous region Castile-La Mancha.
background
Before the Romans found the place in 192 BC. Conquered by the Celtiberians, the settlement on the Tagus was already significant. The Romans called the place "Toletum" and developed it into an important military base in the province of Tarraconensis. The ruins of the Roman circus that can still be seen outside the city walls, which could hold 30,000 visitors, make clear the size of the city at the time of Roman rule.
Without much resistance, the city was finally conquered in the 5th century first by the Alans (411) and then by the Germanic tribes of the Visigoths (418). The Visigoths made Toledo, geographically located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, their capital. During their reign (573-711), important religious councils were held in the city, including the 3rd council that sealed the conversion of the Visigoths from Arian to Catholic, the city became the seat of an archbishopric and is still today the Archbishop of Toledo Primate of the Catholic Church in Spain.
With the arrival of the Muslims in 711, the Visigothic empire fell apart and Toledo was given the name Toleitola. Under the Caliphate of Cordoba, three cultures (Jewish, Muslim and Christian) lived together largely without tension.
In 1085 the Christian Castilian king Alfonso VI recaptured Toledo and made the place the seat of the Castilian monarchy. In the period that followed, Jewish and Christian scholars in Toledo translated numerous classical works by Aristotle, Ptolemy and Hippocrates that had been brought to Spain by the Arabs, making the city one of Europe's leading cultural centers.
After the seat of the Spanish monarchy was moved to Madrid in 1561, the political and economic importance of Toledo declined, but the power of the Church was still significant. But today the city is alive again: in 1983 it was named the capital of the autonomous region of Castilla-La Mancha, and in 1987 it was recognized by UNESCO as a "World Heritage Site".
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is at Madrid (Barajas, abbreviation: MAD).
By train
Trains leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha at 6:50, 7:50, 9:20, 10:20, 12:20, 13:50, 14:50, 15:50, 16:50, 17:50, 18:50, 19:50 and 21:50, journey time 33 minutes. A ticket costs € 13.90 (return ticket € 22.20); early reservations are recommended during peak hours. Return from Toledo at 6.25, 6.50, 7.25, 7.55, 9.25, 10.25, 12.25, 13.25, 15.25, 16.18, 17.25, 19.20 and 21.30. The train station is a little outside of Toledo. To get to the city, you can walk (1.5 km) or take a bus. When walking, the escalator system up to the congress center and further towards Zocodover can be used to overcome the height. The train station (Estación Ferrocarril de Toledo) is located on Paseo de la Rosa, s / n., Tel. 925 223 099.
- 1 Estación de Toledo Adif (Toledo train station), Paseo de la Rosa.
By bus
From Madrid with the public bus network: Fare (one way): 1.80 EUR, travel time approx. 1 hour. Buy the ticket at the various bus stations without reservation (not possible) at the relevant company or counter and off you go. A line / destination is always served by a specific bus company. The relevant company can be identified on the display board.
Alsa buses, http: www.alsa.es, tel 902 42 22 42, go from Madrid to Toledo. The departure point in Madrid is the Estación Plaza Elíptica, Avda. Lusitana, s / n. (Accessible by metro lines 6 and 11 or by bus lines E1, 47, 55, 60, 81, 116, 155, 247, N15 and N16. Buses from Madrid run on weekdays from 6.59 to 7.59 and every day from 8.59 to 21.59 30 minutes, journey time 60 minutes. A single journey costs € 5.37, a return ticket € 10.70.
The Estacion de Autobuses of Toledo (Tel. 925 21 58 50) is located outside the old town on Avenida de Castilla La Mancha. Buses from Toledo to Madrid run every 30 minutes Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sundays and public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The bus ride takes 75 minutes.
By car
From Madrid on the A-42 (Carretera de Toledo, similar to a national road). Distance from / to Toledo: Madrid: 70 km. Avila: 135 km. Ciudad Real: 120 km. Talaverna de la Reina: 78 km Toledo is on the AP-41 (Autopista Madrid-Toledo) [www.autopistamadridtoledo.com], toll € 7.45 on working days, € 6.20 on Sat, Sun, public holidays and in July / August or on the A-42 (Autovía de Toledo), from Andalusia on the A-4 (Autovía del Sur), from Talavera de la Reina, Cáceres and Portugal on the A-5 (Autovía del Suroeste), from Ciudad Real on the CM-42 (Autovía de los Viñedos), from Ávila, Salamanca and Valladolid on the N-403 (Carretera Toledo-Ávila).
mobility
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If you are staying in a hotel near the old town, the easiest way to get around is on foot. In large parts of the streets and paths in the old town are only permitted for pedestrians and residents' vehicles.
From Paseo del Recaredo there are six escalators that connect the new districts with the old town and to the Palacio de la Diputación Provincial to lead. Another escalator system connects the exit point for tourist buses in the Calle Carreras de San Sebastian with the Calle Venancio González near the 1 Plaza de Zocodover
Tourist bus
It is recommended to get on one of the double-decker tourist buses at the train station. You drive around the old town and offer a wonderful view of the historic urban landscape. The bus service starts at 9.50 a.m., every 45 minutes. The ticket costs 5 euros. It remains valid all day.
Public bus
The regular bus service is run by the company Unauto[1]carried out. Tickets are available at the Zococentro information office: C / Sillería, 14, tel 900 506 848 or 925 220 300 and on board the buses. The old town can be reached from the bus station with lines 5 [2] Zocodover - Santa Barbara and Dec. [3] Circular Casco Historico, from the train station with lines 5 Z [4] ocodover - Santa Barbara, 6.1 [5] Zocodover - Benquerencia (Centro), and 6.2 [6] Zocodover - Benquerencia (Sur) to reach. The one-way ticket costs € 1.50. In the Zococentro you can buy a Tarjeta Bono bus to buy. With this one ride costs € 0.60. The card can be loaded with € 5, 10 or 20 on the bus.
taxi
Taxi ranks
- Av. Castilla La Mancha. Tel.: 34 925 216 522. next to the bus station.
- Cuesta Carlos V. Tel.: 34925 222 396. next to Plaza Zocodover.
- Pº Merchán. Tel.: 25 221 696. next to the Puerta de Bisagra.
- Avenida Barber. Tel.: 36 925 221 698. near the train station and the Virgen de la Salud hospital.
Radio taxi: Telephone number: 34 925 255 050 and 34 925 227 070
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- 2 Catedral Primada. Tel.: 34 925 222 241.
the spiritual center was built after 1226 at the same place where the Visigoth cathedral and the main mosque formerly stood. The floor plan of the archbishop's cathedral resembles a Latin cross. Today the cathedral is one of the three most important Gothic sacred buildings on the Iberian Peninsula, inside there are numerous important architectural works of art from various eras. A wealth of high-quality paintings can also be admired in the museum-style sacristy. Around 15 paintings by El Greco, including the "Undressing of Christ", one of his most important works, which has shone in its old gloss since its restoration in 2014. But also pictures by Goya and Van Dyck, Rubens and Tizian. Viewing time to be planned: approx. 2 hours.Open: Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sun / FT 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., admission: € 8 including a German-language audio guide (as of May 2016). Photographing inside only without the flash.
- 3 Iglesia Santo Tomé (iglesia de Santo Tomé), Plaza del Conde.The red brick tower is an excellent example of the Mudejar style, which combined Arabic architecture with the Christian Gothic style. One of El Greco's masterpieces hangs in the church: "The Entombment of the Count of Orgaz". This painting also features a self-portrait of the painter (Domenikos Theotokopuli, born in Crete, called "The Greek"), who came to Toledo in 1575 and created more than 200 paintings in this region until his death in 1614.Open: every day: 10 a.m. - 6.45 p.m. (03/15 - 10/14) or 10 a.m. - 5.45 p.m. (10/15 - 03/14).Price: Admission: 2.30 € (as of Oct. 2013).
- 4 Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz (Cristo de la Luz), Cuesta de Carmelitas Descalzos 10.This building near the city walls is an important monument of the Moorish culture. The mosque was originally called "Bab al-Mardum" like the one near the city gate and was built in 999 according to a rediscovered inscription. After the Reconquista, the mosque was rededicated as a Christian chapel. The current name refers to a legend of El Cid.Open: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 3.30 p.m. - 5.45 p.m. (in summer 6.40 p.m.), Sat Sun 10 a.m. - 6.40 p.m.Price: Admission: € 2.50 (as of October 2013).
- 5 San Juan de los Reyes Monastery - One of the most spectacular Gothic buildings in Toledo: the exterior of the Franciscan monastery (15th / 16th century), characterized by a richly decorated gable, is also a pleasure in its interior, which is characterized by an imposing column and dome. The architectural highlight is the two-story late Gothic cloister - even today it is a place of complete contemplation. Disabled access; Opening times: daily 10.00 a.m. - 6.45 p.m. (01.03.-15.10.) Or 10.00 a.m. - 5.45 p.m. (October 16-28); Admission: € 2.50 (as of May 2016), audio guide on your own smartphone via WLAN in the monastery (English / Spanish / French), photography allowed. Viewing time to be planned: approx. 1 hour.
- 6 Sinagoga de Santa Maria la Blanca (Sinagoga de Santa María la Blanca).Built at the end of the 12th century in the Moorish style, the former synagogue, located in the heart of the former Jewish quarter, is a special architectural gem. 28 white horseshoe arches with filigree capitals contrast perfectly with the rich wall decorations and the magnificent artesonado ceiling. The church was once the largest and oldest synagogue in Toledo; it was annexed in 1405 and subsequently transformed into a Christian church.Open: Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 6.45 p.m. (May 1st - September 30th) or 10 a.m. - 5.45 p.m. (October 1st - April 30th).Price: Admission: € 2.50 (as of October 2013).
- 7 Iglesia de San Ildefonso o de los Jesuitas (Jesuit Church), Plaza Juan de Mariana 1.The church is dedicated to St. Ildefonso de Toledo, the patron saint of the city. Already the splendid front side (the church served it Il Gesú in Rome to the model) of the church, which began around 1630 and was essentially only completed at the end of the 18th century, is an outstanding example of baroque architecture in Toledo. This baroque and rococo style is continued in the light interior of the church. The impressive dome is one of the dominants of the city skyline. From the towers you have a fascinating view of Toledo and the surrounding area.Open: Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (in summer) and 10 a.m. - 5.45 p.m. (in winter).Price: Admission: € 2.50 (as of October 2013).
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 8 Alcazar.As the center of secular power in old Toledo, the huge, almost square structure was erected on the highest hill in the city. The Romans had already established a military camp here in the third century, later the place became the seat of the Gothic kings, the Arab rulers and finally the Spanish kings. The current building of the Alcázar was built by Emperor Charles V, who was also King Charles I of Spain; his statue can be seen in the courtyard. During the civil war, the Alcázar was completely destroyed in 1936; Reconstruction began in 1940. Today there is a regional library as well as an extended one Army Museum (Army Museum) housed.
Buildings
Monuments
Museums
- Museo Sefardí, Calle Samuel Levi. Sinagoga del Tránsito Only the Sinagoga de Santa María Blanca and the Sinagoga Tránsito have survived from the former ten synagogues in Toledo's Jewish quarter. The latter houses the Sephardic Museum in the adjoining rooms of the wonderfully decorated prayer room, which documents the history of the Jews in Spain from the Roman period to the expulsion in 1492.Open: Tue - Sat 9.30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (April 1 - September 30) or 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. (October 1 - March 31) and Sun 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Price: Admission: € 3 (as of October 2013).
- Museum of the Councils and Visigothic Culture, Calle San Román. The church of San Román, built in the 13th century - a fine example of Moorish architecture in Toledo - has been expanded into a museum of the councils of Toledo and of Visigothic culture. The exposition shows old manuscripts, goldsmith's work and pieces of jewelery from that era.Open: Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sun public holidays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Price: Free entry (as of Oct. 2013).
- Museo del Greco, Paseo del Tránsito. The state museum is currently the only one in Spain that deals with the life and work of the native Cretan Domenikos Theotokopoulos, called: El Greco, (1541-1614) dealt with. After he settled in Toledo, he rose to become one of the most sought-after artists of his time. The museum is housed in the supposed home of the painter.Open: Tue - Sat 9.30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (April 1st - September 30th) or 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. (October 1st - March 31st); Sun public holidays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Price: Admission: € 3.00 (as of Oct. 2013).
Streets and squares
- Plaza de Zocodover
- Plaza de Santa Teresa de Jesús
- Plaza de Santa Clara
- Plaza de Santa Isabel
- Plaza of Pozo Amargo
- Plaza de San Cipriano
- Plaza of Capuchinas
- Plaza de Santo Domingo el Real
- Plaza de Barrio Nuevo
- Plaza of Padre Juan de Mariana
- Plaza de San Vicente
- Cobertizo de Santo Domingo el Real
- Cobertizo de San Pedro Martir
- Arquillo del Judio
- Calle del Locum / Callejón del Diablo
- Calle de Alfileritos
- Cuesta del Águila
Viewpoints
- Mirador del Valle
- Mirador del Castillo de San Servando
- Mirador del Palacio de Fuensalida
- Cerro de la Virgen de Gracia
- Murallas del Paseo del Carmen
- Torreon del Puente de San Martín
- Mirador de Santa Ana
- Corralillo de San Miguel
- Mirador de la Puerta del Sol
activities
shop
The gold and black lacquered enamel work by local artists is known throughout Spain. Many shops in Toledo sell decorated plates, spoons, and key rings.
- sword. Toledo is known for its conquistador swords, which cost around 250 €. Since you cannot take them with you on the plane, you have to send them. Fortunately, the shops do this themselves for an acceptable price.
- Ceramics. The largest city in the province of Toledo is Talavera de la Reina. The city has a centuries-old tradition of ceramic glaze. The shops in Toledo are overflowing with hand-painted ceramic items of varying quality.
kitchen
Cheap
- Hierbabuena, callejon de San José 17. Tel.: 34 925 223 924. Open: closed in the evenings.Price: menu € 20 to 45, a la carte € 36 to 48.
medium
- La Perdiz, Reyes Catolicos 7. Tel.: 34 925 252 919. Open: closed in the evenings.Price: menu € 18 to 32, a la carte € 22 to 45.
- El Palacete, Soledad 2. Tel.: 34 925 225 375. Open: Sun evenings, Mon evenings, closed.Price: € 30 to 55 ,.
- La Ermita, carret de Circunvalación. Tel.: 34 925 253 193. Open: Sun evenings, closed Mon.Price: € 45.
- Los Cuatro Tiempos, Sixto Ramon Parro 5. Tel.: 34 925 223 782, Fax: 925 221021, Email: [email protected]. Open: closed in the evenings.Price: menu € 19 to 38, a la carte € 40.
- Almena, Nunez de Arce 11. Tel.: 34 925 210 442. Open: Fri, Sat, Sun at noon and in the evening, otherwise only at noon.Price: menu € 27 to 38, a la carte € 45.
- La Orca, Descalzas 5. Tel.: 34 925 223 011, Email: [email protected]. next to Santo Tomé Church, El Greco House and Synagogue.Open: 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m., 8.30 p.m. to 11 p.m., closed on Sundays.Price: menu € 25 to 40, a la carte € 30 to 45.
- El Portico, av.de America. Tel.: 34 925 214 315. Open: closed in the evenings.Price: menu € 23 to 45, a la carte € 35 to 48.
- Turmeric, Tendillas 3. Tel.: 34 925 250 202, Email: [email protected]. Open: Sun evenings, closed Mon.Price: Menu Mon to Fri € 18, à la carte € 30 to 45.
Upscale
- Adolfo, La Granada 6, Hombrs de Palo 7. Tel.: 34 925 227321. Open: closed in the evenings.Price: menu € 49, a la carte € 60 to 75.
nightlife
Cheap
medium
Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
Inexpensive overnight stays are under Hosterias de Toledo to find.
medium
Upscale
- Parador de Toledo. This hotel has the best view of the city.
Learn
Work
security
health
Hospitals
- Hospital Virgen del Valle, Ctra. de Cobisa, s / n. Tel.: 34 925 269 300.
- Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Av. de Barber, Jan.. Tel.: 34 925 269 200.
- Hospital Provincial, Cuesta San Servando, s / n. Tel.: 34 925 259 350.
Practical advice
- Officina de Turismo. Tel.: 34 925 254 030. The city's Officina de Turismo is located in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento near the cathedral.
- Tourist information, pl del Ayuntamiento 3. Tel.: 34 925 254 030, Fax: 34 925 255 946, Email: [email protected].
Further information centers are located at Plaza de Zocodover (Casa del Mapa) and at Puerta de Bisagra (tel. 34 925 22 08 43).
In these offices you can get a free map of the old town, which also lists the current opening times and entrance fees for museums and monuments.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://toledo.es/ (it) - Official website of Toledo
- Toledo
- Panoramic pictures of Toledo
