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What to see in Toledo
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Overview
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Historic City of Toledo
A UNESCO World Heritage site, it sits on high ground and is home to many historic monuments, including the citadel and the city’s cathedral.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, it sits on high ground and is home to many historic monuments, including the citadel and the city’s cathedral.
Neighborhoods and tourist areas
Historic City of Toledo
A UNESCO World Heritage site, it sits on high ground and is home to many historic monuments, including the citadel and the city’s cathedral.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, it sits on high ground and is home to many historic monuments, including the citadel and the city’s cathedral.
Sites, monuments, and architectural ensembles
Alcázar of Toledo
Overlooking the city, this 16th-century fortified palace ("alcázar") is Toledo’s most famous site, including historically due to the Siege of the Alcázar during the Spanish Civil War. It now houses the Army Museum.
Overlooking the city, this 16th-century fortified palace ("alcázar") is Toledo’s most famous site, including historically due to the Siege of the Alcázar during the Spanish Civil War. It now houses the Army Museum.
San Servando Castle
A charming medieval castle on the banks of the Tagus. Originally occupied by monks who turned it into a monastery, it was later taken over by the Templars.
A charming medieval castle on the banks of the Tagus. Originally occupied by monks who turned it into a monastery, it was later taken over by the Templars.
Religious buildings
Toledo Cathedral
Toledo Cathedral dates from the 13th century. It was built in the Spanish Gothic style on the site of the city's former grand mosque. It is known for its rich interior and the paintings by El Greco, Titian, Caravaggio, Goya, and other masters housed in its sacristy, which some consider a veritable museum.
Toledo Cathedral dates from the 13th century. It was built in the Spanish Gothic style on the site of the city's former grand mosque. It is known for its rich interior and the paintings by El Greco, Titian, Caravaggio, Goya, and other masters housed in its sacristy, which some consider a veritable museum.
San Juan de los Reyes Monastery
This Franciscan monastery was built in the 15th century to serve as a royal mausoleum. It is a vast, primarily Gothic-style building, notable for its stunning cloister with arcades.
This Franciscan monastery was built in the 15th century to serve as a royal mausoleum. It is a vast, primarily Gothic-style building, notable for its stunning cloister with arcades.
El Transito Synagogue
Founded in 1357, this synagogue was converted into a church following the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. Today, it houses the Museum of Sephardic Jewish Culture in Toledo.
Founded in 1357, this synagogue was converted into a church following the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. Today, it houses the Museum of Sephardic Jewish Culture in Toledo.
Museums
Hospital de Tavera
This former 16th-century hospital, with its chapel and courtyard, houses a painting collection that includes several works by El Greco.
This former 16th-century hospital, with its chapel and courtyard, houses a painting collection that includes several works by El Greco.
Museum of the Councils
A 13th-century church housing archaeological collections from the 6th to 7th centuries, showcasing the artistic and historical remains of the Visigothic kingdom’s capital, Toledo.
A 13th-century church housing archaeological collections from the 6th to 7th centuries, showcasing the artistic and historical remains of the Visigothic kingdom’s capital, Toledo.
El Greco Museum
Though of Cretan origin (hence his nickname), this 16th-century painter who spent much of his life in Toledo is one of Spain’s most renowned artists. This house-museum is dedicated to him and traces his life and work.
Though of Cretan origin (hence his nickname), this 16th-century painter who spent much of his life in Toledo is one of Spain’s most renowned artists. This house-museum is dedicated to him and traces his life and work.
Santa Cruz Museum
The museum houses a collection of 16th- and 17th-century paintings, including works by El Greco. You can also see archaeological artifacts and decorative arts.
The museum houses a collection of 16th- and 17th-century paintings, including works by El Greco. You can also see archaeological artifacts and decorative arts.
In the surrounding area
Further reading
Recommended
Toledo Cathedral
★★★ Toledo Cathedral dates from the 13th century. It was built in the Spanish Gothic style on the site of the city's former grand mosque. It is…
Historic City of Toledo
★★★ A UNESCO World Heritage site, it sits on high ground and is home to many historic monuments, including the citadel and the city’s…
Worth a look / Other
Alcázar of Toledo
★★ Overlooking the city, this 16th-century fortified palace ("alcázar") is Toledo’s most famous site, including historically due to the…
San Juan de los Reyes Monastery
★★ This Franciscan monastery was built in the 15th century to serve as a royal mausoleum. It is a vast, primarily Gothic-style building…
El Greco Museum
★★ Though of Cretan origin (hence his nickname), this 16th-century painter who spent much of his life in Toledo is one of Spain’s most…
San Servando Castle
★ A charming medieval castle on the banks of the Tagus. Originally occupied by monks who turned it into a monastery, it was later taken over…
Hospital de Tavera
★ This former 16th-century hospital, with its chapel and courtyard, houses a painting collection that includes several works by El Greco.
Victorio Macho House-Museum
★ A space dedicated to this renowned 20th-century Spanish sculptor.
Santa Cruz Museum
★ The museum houses a collection of 16th- and 17th-century paintings, including works by El Greco. You can also see archaeological artifacts…
Museum of the Councils
★ A 13th-century church housing archaeological collections from the 6th to 7th centuries, showcasing the artistic and historical remains of…
El Transito Synagogue
★ Founded in 1357, this synagogue was converted into a church following the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. Today, it houses the Museum…