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Ctra. de Toledo a Piedrabuena km. 12. 45123 - Layos
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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Jewish Toledo
The warren of beautiful, narrow streets transports visitors to the Jewish Toledo of the Middle Ages.
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 Puerta del Cambrón |
Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes |
| Sinagoga de Sta. María la Blanca |
Museo de Victorio Macho |
| Sinagoga del Tránsito (Sephardic Museum) |
Casa Museo del Greco |
| Puente de San Martón |
Mirador de la Virgen de Gracias |
| Iglesia de Santo Tomé: “The Burial of Conde Orgaz” |
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Renaissance Toledo
Take a stroll through the history of Toledo and savour the magnificent architectural works that this age bequeathed to the city.
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| Hospital de Tavera - Museo Duque de Lerma. You can see works by El Greco, Ribera, Zurbarán, Sánchez Coello, Titian and Tintoretto |
| Puerta de Bisagra |
Iglesia de Santa Leocadia |
| Convento de Santo Domingo el Antiguo |
Iglesia de San Román |
| Convento de San Clemente (façade) |
Convento de San Pedro Mártir |
| Iglesia de Los Jesuitas (San Idelfonso) |
Convento de Santo Domingo El Real (façade) |
| Monasterio de Santa Clara |
Plaza de Zocodover |
| Museo de Santa Cruz, housing “The Assumption of the Virgin” by El Greco |
El Alcázar |
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Islamic Toledo
Let yourself be carried away by the charm of Islamic Toledo and discover the Muslim legacy and the traces that they left us for centuries.
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| Puerta de Alfonso VI |
Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabal |
| Puerta de Valmardón |
Puerta del Sol |
| Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz |
Mezquita de Tornerías |
| Plaza Mayor |
Posada de la Hermandad (façade) |
| Iglesia de San Justo |
Iglesia de San Lucas |
| Iglesia de San Miguel |
El Alcázar |
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The Cathedral and its surroundings
Toledo Cathedral is a building dating from the Gothic period, started in the thirteenth century on the old Great Mosque and completed in the fifteenth century. Inside, the visitor will be surprised by the grandiosity of its five naves and double ambulatory, the value of its altarpieces, choir stalls, screens, its funeral monuments and its paintings and sculptures. The sacristy houses El Greco’s famous “Disrobing of Christ”, together with works by Goya, Ruben, Titian and Rafael.
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| Puerta de Alfonso VI |
Hostal del Cardenal (patio) |
| Palacio del Nuncio |
Colegio de Doncellas (exterior view) |
| Iglesia de Santa Eulalia |
Palacio Lorenzana |
| San Marcos |
Town Hall |
| Convento de Santa Isabel |
Palacio del Rey Don Pedro (façade) |
| Iglesia de San Andrés |
Pozo Amargo |
| Colegio de Infanes (façade) |
The Cathedral |
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Visigoth Art
The inventory of decorative elements from the Visigoth era comprises 406 records of pieces, kept in buildings, museums and collections.
Some of the most important are housed here, found at gates, bridges, walls, streets and churches throughout the city.
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| Puerta del Cambrón |
Iglesia de Santa Justa y Rufina |
| Puerta Alfonso VI |
Puente de Alcántara |
| Torre de la Reina |
Museo de los Concilios |
| Puerta de Bisagra |
Callejón San Ginés |
| Puerta del Sol |
Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari |
| Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz |
City Wall |
| Iglesia de Santa Leocadia |
Iglesia del Salvador |
| Iglesia de Santo Tomé |
Iglesia de Santa Eulalia |
| Plaza de San Vicente |
Calle de San Bartolomé |
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“Toledo by Night” trails
Guided night tours, combining monuments and views of the city on the tourist train
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Talavera de la Reina: Ceramics trail, embroidery, shopping, gastronomy and cultural tourism.
Literary routes: Don Quixote Trail, La Celestina and La Puebla de Montalbán. Lazarillo de Tormes Trail.
Cultural trails: Castles, palaces and forts. Bandits of the Mountains of Toledo. Royal Monasteries of Guadalupe y Yuste. Vía de la Plata. The Isabel la Católica paths.
Archaeological Park Trails: Town and Roman basilica of Carranque, fourth century Ciudad de Vascos, Muslim from the eleventh century
Toledo craft trails: Embroidery from Lagartera. Ceramics from El Puente del Arzobispo and Talavera de la Reina. Leather in Ventas con Peña Aguilera. Possibility of guided tours.
Layos and its region
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora Magdalena (Layos)
Casa Palacio Condes de Mora (Layos)
Natural sites of the Guadamur
Castillo de Polán
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Cuisine |
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Cheese, sold under the Denomicación de origen Queso Manchego quality label.
Extra virgin olive oil with Denominación de origen Montes de Toledo.
We should not forget traditional dishes such as the popular carcamusas, a tasty meat stew exclusive to Toledo, partridge Toledo-style, venison from the Montes de Toledo, traditional tapas and pinchos and the famous pisto manchego vegetable stew; and of course, handmade marzipans, toledanas (almond shortcakes) and marquesas (marzipan cup cakes)
Its wine production is outstanding and features a wide range of varieties: excellent whites, roses, reds and sparkling wine, and boasting nine internationally famous bodegas.
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| Currency: The Euro. |
| Official language: Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 44 million inhabitants in Spain. |
| Electricity: 220 V. Plugs have two round pins. |
| Methods of payment: Most large stores accept all types of credit cards. |
| Bank Opening Times: Normal opening times are from 9 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday. |
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