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A sort of military fortress located next to the Tajo River and built in order to defend the Alcántara Bridge.
It was originally built as a monastery and was ordered by Alfonso VI in 1088 in honour of the Saints Servando and Germano.
It was rebuilt as a result of the reconquest of the town in the XI Century, due to the threat to the Christian Kingdom and the possible Muslims entry through the Alcántara Bridge.
It has a rectangular floor with cylindrical and empty towers on three of its corners with horseshoe arches, and an intermediate one on the Southern face. The windows of the machicolations of the tower are built with brick and have a polilobed shape. The main door, toward the town, is opened in a sort of Albarran tower.
Nowadays it is totally restored and works as youth hostel.
Built: XI Century
Author: Pedro Tenorio
Style: Mudéjar
Category: Military
Type: Castle
Explore Toledo on a guided tour that takes you through the streets where Jews, Muslims, and Christians lived together for centuries.
This UNESCO World Heritage city preserves an exceptional history that your guide will help you understand. You will stroll through its historic centre and see the façades of essential monuments such as the Primate Cathedral, the Alcázar, and the Town Hall.
An ideal visit to discover the essence of Toledo and gain an excellent first impression of its extraordinary heritage.
The Cathedral of Toledo contains centuries of history, religion and art of the first rank. Discover its magnificent architecture and the treasures which it hold with this guided tour. You will get to know first-hand the second largest Cathedral in Spain. You will see the spectacular Baroque work of the Transparent, a heavenly oculus through which the sun's rays enter and illuminate the tabernacle. You will admire the monstrance carved by Enrique de Arfe and much more, accompanied by an official guide.
Do not worry about the entrance, it is included in the price of the visit.
Sign up for this guided tour full of magic, mystery and legend in Toledo.
A tour guide will accompany to you to discover "la noche toledana" and its meaning. A very magical moment in the City of Three Cultures when the sun goes down and places as emblematic as its Alcázar light up.
Enjoy a walk through streets that keep the medieval imprint and legends.
There are sights in Toledo that are essential to know. And the best way is with a private tour guide for you and yours.
Thanks of this tour you will have a guided visit to the Cathedral and three of the monuments included in the tourist bracelet: Synagogue of Santa María La Blanca, the Church of Santo Tomé which holds the masterpiece by El Greco called "El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz", and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
Afterwards, with the tourist bracelet, you can continue strolling on your own and letting yourself fall in love with the charms of the City of Three Cultures.
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Explore Toledo on a guided tour that takes you through the streets where Jews, Muslims, and Christians lived together for centuries.
This UNESCO World Heritage city preserves an exceptional history that your guide will help you understand. You will stroll through its historic centre and see the façades of essential monuments such as the Primate Cathedral, the Alcázar, and the Town Hall.
An ideal visit to discover the essence of Toledo and gain an excellent first impression of its extraordinary heritage.
The Cathedral of Toledo contains centuries of history, religion and art of the first rank. Discover its magnificent architecture and the treasures which it hold with this guided tour. You will get to know first-hand the second largest Cathedral in Spain. You will see the spectacular Baroque work of the Transparent, a heavenly oculus through which the sun's rays enter and illuminate the tabernacle. You will admire the monstrance carved by Enrique de Arfe and much more, accompanied by an official guide.
Do not worry about the entrance, it is included in the price of the visit.
Sign up for this guided tour full of magic, mystery and legend in Toledo.
A tour guide will accompany to you to discover "la noche toledana" and its meaning. A very magical moment in the City of Three Cultures when the sun goes down and places as emblematic as its Alcázar light up.
Enjoy a walk through streets that keep the medieval imprint and legends.
There are sights in Toledo that are essential to know. And the best way is with a private tour guide for you and yours.
Thanks of this tour you will have a guided visit to the Cathedral and three of the monuments included in the tourist bracelet: Synagogue of Santa María La Blanca, the Church of Santo Tomé which holds the masterpiece by El Greco called "El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz", and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
Afterwards, with the tourist bracelet, you can continue strolling on your own and letting yourself fall in love with the charms of the City of Three Cultures.
On this guided tour you will walk through the most outstanding streets and squares of Toledo, the City of Three Cultures, a city that was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986. Afterwards, you will enter its monumental jewel: the Primate Cathedral, which in the Middle Ages was known as the Dives Toledana for all the wealth it holds inside.
It houses the Treasury, which is the custody of Enrique de Arfe, the incomparable Transparent by Narciso Tomé, and works by El Greco, Titian, Velázquez, Van Dyck, among others.
The entrance to the cathedral is included in the price of the tour.
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Discover with an expert guide the must-see corners of Toledo, the City of Three Cultures.
You will visit the most iconic streets and squares of the city.
Afterwards, you'll visit the Alcazar of Toledo and the Army Museum.
Take a unique stroll through Toledo, filled with history and pastry tradition. On this convent tour, you'll dive into the origins of Toledo's delicious marzipan.
At the Convent of the Comendadoras of Santiago, you'll discover the exceptional quality of marzipan made by nuns following traditional recipes.
At the Convent of Santo Domingo el Real, you'll learn about marzipan crafted by hand using the original recipe.
Finally, in the beautiful 16th-century house of Don Rodrigo de la Fuente, you'll enjoy a delightful marzipan tasting paired with La Mancha wines, savoring the contrast of flavors.
Don't miss your spot!
Discover Toledo through the cinema with this fantastic route offered by Lorens. From Plaza de Zocodover, you will pass through emblematic corners of the City of the Three Cultures, such as the Catedral Primada or the Hospital de Tavera. The guide will show you film sequences filmed in the city using tablets, QR codes, stills and a projector. You will see more than 25 sequences and montages.
The tour includes surprises, plus entrance to a convent with works by El Greco, and to the courtyard and chapel of the Hospital de Tavera.
Discover Toledo on Foot with a Local Guide.
Explore the city through a walking tour full of history, legends, and hidden gems. Starting in the heart of Toledo, the route takes you around the Cathedral of Saint Mary, where you'll learn about the legacy of the Visigoths, Arabs, and the three cultures that shaped the city.
You'll stroll through the iconic Jewish Quarter and end in the charming Sillería Street, where a surprising and little-known legend awaits.
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