Discover the charm of Toledo, Spain in our quick and handy guide. Perfect for a day trip from Madrid.

A Quick Guide to Toledo, Spain Take a Day Trip From Madrid Escape the hustle and bustle of Madrid and explore the hidden gems of Toledo, Spain. Our guide is here to help you make the most of your day trip.

Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabel - Toledo The church of Santiago del Arrabel in Toledo is one of the finest examples of the Mudéjar style in this city. It was built in the mid-13th century, about 260 years after the conquest of Toledo by forces of the Christian Kingdom of Castile-León. The Mudéjar style incorporated stylistic elements and constructive techniques of Moorish art and architecture and mixed it with the Romanesque and later Gothic styles of the Christian cultures. This style remained popular in the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula well into the 15th century. After its conquest by Castile the city of Toledo flourished as an important centre of intellectual and cultural exchange between Muslims, Jews and Christians. However, forced conversions, persecutions and even massacres of the Jewish and Muslim populations by Christians would soon put an end to that era. In 1492 the entire Jewish community would be expelled from Castile and Aragon, all ‘Moriscos’(descendants of converted Muslims) would be expelled in 1609. #toledo #visittoledo #spain #españa #visitspain #spaintourism #mudejar #mudéjar #iglesia #church #moorish #moorisharchitecture #architecture #style #moriscos #tolerance #intolerance #christian #muslim #jewish #reconquista #history #persecution #culture #europe #europetravel (bij Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfpuronnRM/?igshid=14qb3cmppgtjd

At less than an hour from Madrid,Toledo is a historically and culturally rich destination of Spain. Use this guide to locate and enjoy the main attractions on your next trip to Toledo.

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La catedral de Santa María, llamada también Catedral Primada de España, es un templo católico de arquitectura gótica en Toledo, considerado por algunos como el opus magnum de este estilo en España. Su construcción comenzó en 1226 bajo el reinado de Fernando III el Santo y las últimas aportaciones góticas se dieron en el siglo xv cuando en 1493 se cerraron las bóvedas de los pies de la nave central, en tiempos de los Reyes Católicos. Está construida con piedra blanca de Olihuelas (en el término de Olías del Rey). // The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo is a Roman Catholic church in Toledo, Spain. It is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo. The cathedral of Toledo is one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain and is considered, in the opinion of some authorities, to be the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain. #visiting #explore #exploring #adventure #travel #travelblogger #travelphotography #trip #trips #travelling #sightseeing #amazing #capturelife #instagram #travelgram #instatravel #españa #spain #toledo #visittoledo #visitspain #catedraldetoledo (en Catedral de Toledo. Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada)