What to see in Toledo – Spain: Part 2

Being a monumental place where religions such as Judaism, Islamism and Christianity lived together for hundreds of years, the city of Toledo in Castile-La Mancha region, is the place for you to go if you’re interested in visiting the beautiful remains of its Roman period, as well as its rich heritage of the three cultures that took over the entire municipality. Iberinbound DMC is an incoming group travel agency both in Spain and Portugal, and these are the places we recommend you to go in your next vacation to Toledo.

Toledo with Iberinbound

• Alcazar: This was originally a Moorish fortress that got renovated by Kings Alfonso VI in the 11^th Century and Alfonso X in the 13^th Century respectively. It was also used by the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War, but nowadays it functions as an Army Museum, which you can access through the Plaza de Zocodover.
• Sinagoga Del Transito: Probably the most important Jewish building in the whole region, this synagogue was decorated with Moorish elements, as well as inscriptions in both Hebrew and Arabic. This one of the most important examples Sephardic architecture in the entire country. Very close to El Greco museum, you can go from Tuesdays to Sundays.
• Santa Maria La Blanca: This synagogue-turned-church dates from even older days than El Transito Built in the 12^th century, it was converted into a Christian temple by the Spanish Reconquista. Heavily influenced by the Moorish era, what really stands out the most about this building is its artesonado ceilings, a main characteristic of the Mudejar design.
• Iglesia de San Tome: Back in the 12^th Century, this building was meant to be a mosque until it got renovated by the Count of Orgaz in the 1400’s with a Gothic style. This church also houses one of El Greco most famous paintings: The Burial of the Count of Orgaz (1586). You can go inside for a small fee.