Primatial Cathedral of Toledo
The Holy Cathedral Church begins to be built in the year 1227 on the foundations of the Visigothic Cathedral of the s. VI and which in turn was used as a mosque. The construction is Gothic …
Zocodover Square (Toledo)
The “Plaza de Zocodover” is the main square of the city of Toledo. Meeting point for Toledo and visitors. Without a doubt, it will be the first square you find if you come to Toledo, …
The enchanted courtyard of Toledo
Years ago, a deceased resident of Toledo told me something about his house in the old town that I would now like to share with everyone who reads me here. He made me swear that …
21 essential monuments and places to visit in Toledo (Updated)
Planning a visit to Toledo? Here we share twenty-one monuments and places that we consider essential in a visit to the city. There are many others, sure, but it’s a good starting point. And in …
Program Feria y Fiestas Virgen del Sagrario in Toledo
Program Fair and Fiestas Virgen del Sagrario in Toledo 2019, to be held from 14 to 20 August. The festivities will begin at 20 hours on Tuesday 14 August with the opening ceremony of the …
Where to go for tapas in Toledo
Some of the best known places in Toledo to go for tapas. If you like the midday snack, some pinchos, eating snacks while sharing a good time with friends leaning against the bar or on …
Spells, Sorceresses and Magical Arts in Toledo
Writing on women’s tits or ingesting semen in repulsive concoctions were part of the spells common in centuries past in Toledo. How were these ancient spells and potions? Who were the people who made use …
Curiosities of the Alcazar of Toledo
From the 16th century engravings to the modern postcards and digital photos taken with mobile phones, Toledo has become recognisable for its motley farmhouse on a rock, for the river Tagus that surrounds it and …
Luz Toledo 2019: 12, 13 and 14 September
The multimedia projection show ” Luz Toledo 2019″ will take place this year on 12, 13 and 14 September, at different times, at night. The place where it will be projected will be the north …
The ten most famous legends of Toledo, in short version
Anyone who comes to visit the city of Toledo, apart from the monumental heritage that the city treasures and the beauty of the old part of the city, cannot say that they have visited Toledo …
The Tarasca and the gigantones of Corpus Christi in Toledo
Corpus Christi is one of those days that every Toledan remembers in his memory. The day before and the morning of the procession, it is a tradition in Toledo to hold a parade of ” …
The Phantom of Santo Domingo (El Real) of Toledo
It is not the first time that we are surprised by the discovery of a legend of Toledo that was forgotten. In this case, José García Cano acquired a few days ago in an old …
Corpus Christi 2019 Concerts in Toledo
In this article we will offer you all the updated information that we are compiling about the concerts that will take place in Toledo on the occasion of Corpus Christi 2019. Visit this page from …
Of arms and letters: Garcilaso de la Vega
In October 2006, the figure of Garcilaso de la Vega was commemorated in Toledo in a series of talks entitled ” En torno a Garcilaso” (Around Garcilaso). As a native and resident of Toledo (occasionally), …
