The UNESCO World Heritage City of Toledo is a must for anyone visiting central Spain.
The main attractions are the Cathedral, Alcazar and Jewish quarter where two of Spain's few remaining synagogues are found. Artistically, Toledo was the home of El Greco and you'll find many of his works inside the city's museums, galleries and churches. The most famous is his great masterpiece El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz (The Burial of Count Orgaz) in the Iglesia de Santo Tomé.
There is a fine transport system between Madrid and Toledo with many bus and train links daily as well as scheduled coach excursions and private tours with driver. There's so much to see that if time permits it's well worth spending a night here in one of the city's ancient hotels and dining on local specialties such as stewed partridge in a quaint, centuries old restaurant. If you're heading south after Madrid and have your own transport or driver it's a good idea to stay in Toledo then head toward Andalucia via the Don Quijote windmills of Consuegra.
The main attractions are the Cathedral, Alcazar and Jewish quarter where two of Spain's few remaining synagogues are found. Artistically, Toledo was the home of El Greco and you'll find many of his works inside the city's museums, galleries and churches. The most famous is his great masterpiece El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz (The Burial of Count Orgaz) in the Iglesia de Santo Tomé.
There is a fine transport system between Madrid and Toledo with many bus and train links daily as well as scheduled coach excursions and private tours with driver. There's so much to see that if time permits it's well worth spending a night here in one of the city's ancient hotels and dining on local specialties such as stewed partridge in a quaint, centuries old restaurant. If you're heading south after Madrid and have your own transport or driver it's a good idea to stay in Toledo then head toward Andalucia via the Don Quijote windmills of Consuegra.
Getting To Toledo From Madrid
Madrid's Barajas airport is the nearest airport to Toledo which is only 80km away. This shouldn't take much over one hour by
car but that will depend on traffic conditions around the capital. By public transport there are plenty options.
By Bus
Buses depart every 30 minutes from Estacion Sur de Autobuses (South Bus Station) on Méndez Álvaro (it's got a metro stop).
Services operate from 6am to 10pm and the journey takes between one and one and a half hours. On arrival in Toledo you'll get
off at the Estación de Autobuses next to the river. From here you can walk the 1.2km up a steep hill to the historical centre where you want to be or better still take bus 5 or 6 up the hill.
By Train
There are ten services per day from Madrid's Atocha Railway Station (Tel. 902 24 02 02) to Toledo. This fast new service by AV Media Distancia Train take just 35 minutes. The most convenient departure is at 09:20 arriving at 09:55. Trains from Toledo to Madrid leave at 17:20 and 19:20 (Check latest timetables at www.renfe.es). Toledo's quaint old train station is a 20 minute walk to the historic centre so get on the number 5 or 6 bus to Plaza de Zocódover if you don't fancy the hike.
More Information:
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Toledo Pictures
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car but that will depend on traffic conditions around the capital. By public transport there are plenty options.
By Bus
Buses depart every 30 minutes from Estacion Sur de Autobuses (South Bus Station) on Méndez Álvaro (it's got a metro stop).
Services operate from 6am to 10pm and the journey takes between one and one and a half hours. On arrival in Toledo you'll get
off at the Estación de Autobuses next to the river. From here you can walk the 1.2km up a steep hill to the historical centre where you want to be or better still take bus 5 or 6 up the hill.
By Train
There are ten services per day from Madrid's Atocha Railway Station (Tel. 902 24 02 02) to Toledo. This fast new service by AV Media Distancia Train take just 35 minutes. The most convenient departure is at 09:20 arriving at 09:55. Trains from Toledo to Madrid leave at 17:20 and 19:20 (Check latest timetables at www.renfe.es). Toledo's quaint old train station is a 20 minute walk to the historic centre so get on the number 5 or 6 bus to Plaza de Zocódover if you don't fancy the hike.
More Information:
Toledo Top Popular Hotels
Toledo Top Tourist Attractions
Toledo Pictures
Toledo Map
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