Toledo rises from its granite crag above the Tagus as the most historically layered city in Spain — Gothic cathedral, Jewish synagogues, a Moorish mosque, and El Greco's greatest works within the same medieval walls.
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What to see
- The Cathedral of Toledo — the greatest Gothic cathedral in Spain, built over 267 years from 1226
- The Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca — a 12th-century Jewish synagogue of Moorish construction
What to eat
- Carcamusas (pork and vegetable stew unique to Toledo) and mazapánnch at any of the restaurants in the lanes around the cathedral; Madre Tierra on Bajada de la Tripería is an excellent option
Take note
- Toledo's old city is entirely on foot and entirely uphill from the main gate — comfortable shoes are essential
- The city is extremely popular, and the cathedral, Santo Tomé, and Santa María la Blanca all have entry queues in peak season