We’ve spotted something intriguing / adrenalin pumping – a chance to do some ziplining across the River Tagus! So we’re harnessed up by Fly Toledo and head off for a quick zip! Located in the heart of Toledo Old Town, near by San Martin Bridge. It’s a few minutes of breath taking speed in aContinue reading “Zipping along!”
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Top of Toledo
Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage – and it’s not hard to see why! The cathedral of Toledo is one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Construction begun in 1226 under the rule of Ferdinand III and the last GothicContinue reading “Top of Toledo”
Toledo tour
Beautiful Toledo was the capital from 542 to 725 AD of the Visigothic kingdom which followed the fall of the Roman Empire. Today it is a vibrant, bustling city full of beautiful architecture and colourful shops. The city retains plenty of evidence of its long and chequered history, having lived under Roman, Visgoth, Moorish andContinue reading “Toledo tour”
Vistoso Toledo
One of the most pleasantly surprising places we visited from Madrid was the gorgeous city of Toledo. Located on the banks of the Tagus Toledo is known as the “Imperial City” because it was the main venue of the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in Spain. It is also known as the “CityContinue reading “Vistoso Toledo”