Tourist Attractions in Toledo

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Toledo

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About Toledo

Toledo is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. The image of its historic centre has remained virtually unchanged since the 15th century. Powerful city gates, walls of impregnable fortresses and labyrinths of narrow streets never cease to fascinate visitors to Toledo. Since V century the city was the capital of the state of Visigoths. Until the XVI century it was the residence of the Castilian kings.

Toledo is famous not only for its unique architecture. For many centuries the arms craft and jewellery business flourished here. The famous Toledo steel blades and Toledo silver jewellery gained popularity during the Early Middle Ages. Today they are considered a luxury item and are prized by collectors all over the world.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Toledo

Alcázar de Toledo

 4.6/5

31040 reviews

A formidable fortress towering over the city, ready to withstand any siege. Its towers and walls can be seen from any part of the city. The castle was built in the 16th century to the design of A. de Covarrubias. At one time it served as the residence of the kings of Castile. During the civil war of the 1930s, the structure was damaged during a siege, but it was later rebuilt. Today, the alcázar houses a library and a military museum.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo

 4.7/5

28785 reviews

A magnificent Gothic cathedral from the 13th to 15th centuries, which was erected on the site of an ancient church of the Visigoths. It is one of the largest in Spain. Its tower reaches a height of 44 metres. Inside the cathedral there is a valuable collection of works of art. The collection includes works by the incomparable Titian, Caravaggio and El Greco, as well as unique jewellery created in the Middle Ages.

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BISAGRA STUDIO

 5/5

17 reviews

The Bisagra Gate welcomes visitors arriving in the city from Madrid. This monumental structure consists of two strong towers connected by an entrance portal and an arched passage. The gateway has a statue of Charles V. They are decorated with the coat of arms of the Habsburg dynasty of impressive size and other heraldic symbols. Today, visitors to Toledo see the Bisagra Gate as it has been preserved since the 16th century.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Puerta del Sol

 4.6/5

737 reviews

A 14th-century gate built by the Knights of Malta. In the Middle Ages, the Puerta del Sol was part of Toledo’s defence system and served to protect the approaches to the city. The architecture of the building is clearly Moorish in style. Above the arched entrance is a depiction of a scene from the life of St Ildefonso, the revered archbishop of Toledo during the Visigothic period.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

San Martin's Bridge

 4.7/5

10751 reviews

An arched bridge over the Tahoe River, built in the 13th and 14th centuries by Archbishop P. Tenorio to provide access to the city on the west side. Tenorio to provide access to the city from the west side. In the 16th century, stone towers were erected on both sides of the bridge to reinforce it. The structure consists of five imposing arches. From here you can enjoy an excellent view of the sights of the historic part of Toledo.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Alcantara Bridge

 4.7/5

9018 reviews

Until the 13th century, the Alcantara Bridge was the only crossing of the Tahoe River. It was the only crossing of the Tahoe River until the 13th century. It is believed that it was built at the end of the IX century. By that time, the old Roman bridges had already collapsed or were destroyed by the Arab conquerors. The Alcantara has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. In the 1920s it was officially recognised as an architectural monument.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Castillo de San Servando

 4.2/5

848 reviews

A 14th century fortification located next to the Alcazar of Toledo. It is believed that San Servando dates back to Roman times. Later the fortress was rebuilt by the Visigoths and Moors. After Toledo was recaptured from the Arabs in the 11th century, the castle was converted into a monastery of St. Germán and Servando, but after some time the structure was again used for the defence of the city. The last reconstruction of the building was carried out in the first half of the 20th century.

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Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

 4.6/5

6888 reviews

Franciscan monastery founded by Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile in the 15th century. The monastery was designed by J. Guas in the Isabelino style, a mixture of European Gothic, Mudejar and Moorish style. The Catholic kings decided to build it in honour of the victory over the Portuguese in 1476 (the Battle of Toro). The monastery is currently active.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:25 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:25 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:25 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:25 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:25 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:25 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:25 PM

Sinagoga del Tránsito

 4.4/5

3577 reviews

A fourteenth-century Jewish temple built under the rule of Pedro I of Castile. In the 15th century, part of the synagogue complex was bought by the painter El Greco. After the expulsion of the Jews, the building was given to the Catholic convent of San Benito. In 1877 the synagogue was declared a national monument. Now there is a Jewish museum of the Sephardic ethnic group, and in one of the buildings there is a house-museum of El Greco.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca

 4.1/5

5259 reviews

The temple was built by the Moors in the eleventh century for the needs of the large Jewish community. The building burned down in the 13th century, but was later reconstructed under King Alfonso X, despite a ban by the Pope. From the beginning of the 15th century, when persecution of the Jews in Toledo was gaining momentum, the synagogue was turned into a Christian basilica named after St Mary the White. A few years later it was closed and abandoned. It was not until the nineteenth century that the temple was restored.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM

Parroquia de San Ildefonso

 4.2/5

17 reviews

The Baroque church was built in the XVII-XVIII centuries. Construction work lasted almost 100 years, five architects worked on the project. Even after the consecration of the church for 40 more years, separate buildings were completed. Initially the church was built for the Order of St Ignatius, but after its abolition it became a parish church. The Jesuits reclaimed the building in the 1930s.

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Iglesia de Santo Tomé

 4.4/5

5290 reviews

The church is most famous for El Greco’s painting “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz”. The painting was created by the artist especially for the church in 1576. It was later recognised as one of the master’s greatest works. In general, against the background of architectural masterpieces of Toledo, the church of Santo Tomé looks rather unremarkable. It was built in the Mudejar style and served as a mosque until the expulsion of the Moors from the city.

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Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz

 4.2/5

4196 reviews

The former mosque is located in the suburbs of Toledo. It was built in the 10th century by the Arab architect Moussa ibn Ali Saad. Today, the building is considered one of the oldest in the city. Like other Muslim temples, it was converted into a Christian church after the Spanish kings established their rule in Toledo. Inside the Cristo de la Luz, valuable frescoes from the 13th century have been preserved.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Museo del Greco

 4.4/5

4935 reviews

For a long time El Greco lived in the former Jewish quarter of Toledo. The house-museum of the artist recreates a unique atmosphere that takes visitors back several centuries to the time when the great master created his masterpieces. In the museum you can see not only paintings by El Greco, but also other painters. Personal belongings of the maestro are exhibited here, as well as samples of furniture and ceramics.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Museum of Santa Cruz

 4.5/5

1373 reviews

The Santa Cruz Museum displays the largest collection of El Greco paintings in the world. In the 15th century it was a hospital. The building was badly damaged during the civil war, but in the 1960s it was restored. The museum exposition is located in three thematic halls – archaeological, sculpture and painting halls. A separate room is dedicated to El Greco’s paintings.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Hospital de Tavera

 4.5/5

508 reviews

The hospital was built between the 16th and 17th centuries at the behest of Cardinal Tavera, an important churchman and inquisitor. It was built in the Renaissance style to the design of A. de Covarrubias. There is an art museum on the grounds of the hospital, which contains the private collection of the Duke of Lerma. The building belonged to the church until the civil war, later the state confiscated all the property in its favour.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Souk Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar

 4.6/5

579 reviews

The square is located in the centre of Toledo on the site of a former Arab market where livestock was traded in the Middle Ages. Popular tourist routes start from here. Fairs, concerts, festivals and other public events take place here. After a fire in 1589, the square was almost completely burnt down. The modern architectural appearance of the place was formed only by the middle of the 19th century.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Toledo City Hall

 4.3/5

669 reviews

The building of the city municipality was begun at the beginning of the XVII century, designed by J. de Herrera. A few decades later, the work was continued under the direction of architect H. E. Teotocopuli – son of El Greco. The construction of the building lasted almost 100 years. The Town Hall is made in the style of “Italian classicism”. Its features are characterised by symmetry and simplicity of lines, which emphasise the elegance of the facade shape.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Estación de tren Toledo

 4.5/5

635 reviews

The railway station is one of the main attractions of the city. The magnificent Mudejar-style building is the first thing tourists see when arriving by train. The station looks like a medieval Moorish castle decorated with carved window openings. A picturesque clock tower adjoins the station building. The interior is as beautiful as the exterior and also resembles the dwelling of a fairy-tale caliph.

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Mirador del Valle

 4.8/5

10438 reviews

The most impressive views of Toledo are from places outside the city. The Mirador del Valle, located on the ring road that encircles the city, is considered the best point for sightseeing. From here you can enjoy views of the river, valley, hills and historic neighbourhoods. The breathtaking panorama can capture a tourist’s attention for a long time.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours