Old san juan trolley map: Old San Juan Trolley, Puerto Rico. Hours, Map, Stops, Tours

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See the Sights: Puerto Rico’s Best Bus & Trolley Tours

The metro area bus system has well-established routes.

Enjoy some sightseeing during your vacation to Puerto Rico.

Bus tours are an easy and convenient way to make the most out of your visit to the island, especially if you’re just there for a few days.

If you’re staying in San Juan, then getting around on foot, via rideshare or taxi is generally easy. But if you want to see more sights, with the added benefit of a guide, then a bus tour makes a great option.

Exploring the colorful streets of Old San Juan.

Guided Bus Tours

Many private tour companies offer guided bus tours around San Juan (both Old and New), as well as to sites outside the metro area like El Yunque National Forest; Guavate,”the pork highway,” and the bioluminescent bay in Fajardo. These are places that normally require a rental car, mastery of the GPS, and previous research, so tours can help simplify a lot of the work for you.

By booking a tour, the logistics are all taken care and you get a dedicated local guide to explain where you’re going, the significance of the place, and, most importantly, to fully enjoy your visit stress-free. Many of these tours also include a walking portion or even hiking or swimming depending on which you choose, so keep that in mind when you make your selection. Some will accommodate private tours and can customize a route for you.

All the tours mentioned below are provided by companies such as Fine Line Excursions, Puerto Rico Tour Desk, MBtion VIP Tours, Charlie’s Custom Tours, Amador Tours, and others.

San Juan and More

Old San Juan bus tours will typically include a drive around the city with stops at one of the forts, the Capitol building, the Cathedral, and the governor’s mansion: La Fortaleza. Then the bus will leave the historic part of San Juan for what is referred to as “New San Juan” which includes Condado, Ocean Park, and Isla Verde (which isn’t technically San Juan, it’s Carolina). Some will go even further, either visiting the Casa Bacardí distillery, grabbing lunch at Piñones, a beachfront boardwalk where you can buy amazing fritters (locally known as frituras), or go shopping at Plaza Las Américas, the largest mall in the Caribbean.

El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.

El Yunque National Forest

Among the most popular bus tours are the ones that visit El Yunque National Forest, the only tropical rainforest in the United States’ National Forest System. There, visitors will have the chance to hike and swim in natural pools, take photos in waterfalls, and stop for an authentic criollo (Puerto Rican creole) lunch on the way back to San Juan. Choose your tour company depending on the type of experience you’re looking for since some will be more physically exerting with longer and steeper hikes. Others offer shorter hikes at an easier pace or just a splash in one of the pools. Also, since Hurricane María several trails are still being cleared and haven’t reopened so be sure to ask the company if there are any modifications to the itinerary.

Mofongo is a Puerto Rican delicacy.

Guavate

The famous pork highway of Puerto Rico is located in the central town of Cayey in a sector called Guavate. Open-air restaurants called lechoneras that specialize in whole, slow-roasted pork, with all the mouthwatering Puerto Rican side dishes you can imagine including rice and beans, arroz con gandules, fried yuca, mofongo, and much more, flank several miles of the narrow winding road that snakes its way up the mountain. Tours include stops at one or several lechoneras as well as a brief hike at the Carite Forest or a swim at Charco Azul, a natural pool with a peculiar blue tint to the water.

Aerial view of the mangrove island Cayo Aurora, also known as Gilligan’s Island.

Other Destinations

Other bus tour destinations include Ponce to the south, where you’ll visit the historic sites around the city, and/or Guánica, famous for mangrove coves like Cayo Aurora (also known as Gilligan’s Island), which are a fun and unique beach day. Tour coffee plantations and caves in the central mountain towns of Utuado and Arecibo; explore the volcanic rock beaches of the north coast; or head east to Fajardo for a kayaking tour of a bioluminescent bay.

A vibrant Chinchorreo bus waits for its passengers to finish up at their latest stop.

There’s one other way to see the island on a bus and it won’t require any hiking

Chinchorreo Bus

A fun weekend activity that many locals regularly partake in is chinchorrear, basically a daylong bar hop where you visit different chinchorros (open air bar-restaurants) in the mountains or along the coast, having a drink and a bite to eat at each one. To avoid having to draw straws for who will be the designated driver there are now companies offering chinchorreo bus tours, so all you have to worry about is having a good time. A few tour companies such as Chinchorreo Bus and La Chiva Chinchorreos, and party bus companies like Party Bus Puerto Rico and Chinchorreo Party Bus, offer different routes around the island.

Depending on which you pick, you’ll be offered different types of food: the center and mountainous regions will specialize in pork and a type of spicy sausage called longaniza, while the coastal routes along the south, north, or east will have a wider selection of seafood and fish. Wherever you go, there will be frituras, local fritters like empanadillas (deep fried empanadas), alcapurrias (made with a dough of root vegetables and plantains and stuffed with meat, fish, or seafood), bacalaítos (codfish fritters), and a variety of other fried goodies. Chased down with a cold Medalla beer, you’ll be dancing jukebox salsa and speaking Spanish in no time.

Riding the trolley on the Bacardi Rum Tasting Tour.

Trolleys

On a budget? Many towns in Puerto Rico have municipal trolleys that go around the city center. These are not guided tours, simply free (yes, free) transportation and a way to get an overview of the city or to reach a point of interest more easily. Aside from the ones mentioned here, several cities including Ponce, Guaynabo, Bayamón, Carolina, Cabo Rojo, and others also have a public trolley systems.

Caguas

The town of Caguas is about 25 minutes south of San Juan and also offers free trolleys that go around the city from Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Currently the three stops are: the public bus terminal; Plaza Santiago R. Palmer, which is the main square of Caguas; and Plaza Gautier Benítez, a shopping district. If you disembark at Plaza Palmer, visit the Caguas Tourism Office for a self-guided walking tour of the municipality’s free museums or just enjoy the beautiful square.

Mayagüez

The town of Mayagüez on the west side of the island has 9 trolley routes, of which three stay within the city, while the other six go out into the countryside and adjacent towns. The main routes pass by historic monuments, the Cathedral and City Hall, the Farmer’s Market, the brewery Cervecera de Puerto Rico (where Medalla and Magna beers are produced), and several museums. The trolleys run every day from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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From Empire Gas Company Inc. Oficina Central, Pueblo
74 min
From Tostao Cafe, Bayamón
78 min
From Villa Caparra Norte, Guaynabo
69 min
From Cooperativa Jardines De Valencia, Universidad
62 min
From BPPR Division de Servicio de Credito, Hato Rey Norte
53 min
From Panaderia Esmeralda, Guaynabo
122 min
From High Impact Promotions, El Cinco
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From Instituto De Ciencias Forenses, Gobernador Piñero
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From Casco Urbano, Pueblo
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From Fedex Guaynabo, Pueblo Viejo
62 min

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D53	Covadonga – ALMM	VIEW
E10	Terminal Covadonga/Viejo San Juan – Estación TU Sagrado Corazón	VIEW
T3	Estación Sagrado Corazón TU – Terminal Autobuses Covadonga Viejo San Juan	VIEW
T5	Iturregui-Covadonga	VIEW
T9	Estación TU Cupey – Terminal Autobuses Covadonga Viejo San Juan	VIEW
T21	Estación Sagrado Corazón TU – Terminal Autobuses Covadonga Viejo San Juan	VIEW

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Day 2 – 11/16/12. Friday.

The island of Puerto Rico was discovered by Columbus during his travels. The island’s capital, San Juan, was founded by the Spaniards.
Therefore, despite the fact that Puerto Rico is under the control of the United States (the inhabitants have American citizenship, but do not elect a president), many people here speak Spanish and many inscriptions in Spanish.

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1. Map of the Old Town. On the map, I marked with a “bird” the hotel “Chateau Cervantes”, where we stayed. Probably not very visible. Below, on the right, where the port and two letters “P”.
On the map you can see a large green spot on the left – there is Fort San Felipe del Morro. And the green spot is the lawn in front of him. On the right side is Fort San Cristobal. Both of these Forts are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

2. And while we are going to the port, taking pictures of everything on our way 🙂

3. Here is the port.

5. There is a fountain nearby.

6. This is the oldest 🙂

7. This is me! 🙂

8. Port territory. A piece 🙂

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11. Local birds. They are also fed here, as we feed pigeons.

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13. Moving on.

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15. Monument to an emigrant.

16. Looks like a school bus.

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18. We decided to walk along the fortress wall.

19. The city is completely green.

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21. Fountain in the distance.

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25. And here is the fountain.

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27. Go around the fountain on the right.

28. And we move on.

29. It’s good when it’s green!

30. It’s hot in the sun!

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32. Far in the distance, in the center, is the old fort of San Juan de la Cruz. But we weren’t there.

33. Here is a closer fort:

34. There is a map on the embankment here. Just at the top of the map (circled) is Fort San Juan de la Cruz. To the right is a green lawn in front of Fort San Felipe del Morro. And we are at the bottom left.

35. We go further along the fortress wall. What aerial roots the tree has!

36. And ahead is the old gate to the city.

37. Here they are.

Let’s enter the city through this gate.

To be continued…

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Toledo Spain. Attractions, photo and description, map of the hiking route, reviews of tourists

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Description and history of Toledo

Toledo is a city in the Kingdom of Spain, the capital of the province of Toledo and the community of Castile-La Mancha. In ancient times, the tribe of Carpetans lived in this territory. In the second century BC, the Romans conquered the settlement of the Carpetans, who built the fortress of Toletum.

The Romans dominated the Iberian Peninsula for more than six centuries. They built temples, bridges, theaters. At present, gates, walls and 2 bridges have been preserved from the Toletum fortress. Near the historic center of the city are the ruins of a Roman circus.

In the 5th century the city was captured by the Visigoths, who founded a kingdom with the capital in the city of Toledo. The royal residence of the Visigoths became a political, cultural and religious center. For the arrangement of the new capital, building material was required. It was obtained by destroying Roman structures.

In the 19th century the kingdom of the Visigoths was conquered by Muslims. The city was under the rule of the Moors (Arabs) for about 400 years. King Alphonse VI seized the ancient land of the Visigoths, annexed it to the Kingdom of Castile and appointed the seat of his state. Alphonse VI proclaimed himself emperor, Toledo began to be called the imperial city.

In 1516, the city of Castile was annexed to Spain, it remained the Spanish capital until 1561. King Philip II of Spain transferred the capital to Madrid, the new political center of the kingdom. Toledo ceased to develop, but for a long time it was the religious and cultural center of the kingdom.

Toledo (Spain), whose sights are of increasing interest, attracts many tourists to the country who are interested in the history and culture of the city.

Top 10 Toledo Attractions

Zocodover Square is Toledo’s main square (Spain). The sights of the historical center are within walking distance from the square. Tourist routes diverge from it along the ancient streets. Tired tourists can drink coffee and relax in the cafes available here. On the nearest streets there are souvenir shops where you can buy the famous Toledo sabers, swords, products inlaid with gold and silver, inexpensive jewelry.
Alcazar fortress. The rectangular bulk of the fortress on a high hill dominates the horizon. The rulers of these places chose this elevation for the construction of defensive structures. The Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christian kings used the height’s strategic importance to protect the city. The fortress houses the country’s largest library and the Museum of the Armed Forces.
St. Mary’s Cathedral is the country’s main functioning cathedral and the seat of the provincial archbishop.
El Greco Museum. The life and work of the painter is recreated in the house-museum. The surviving things of the master were used to create an exposition of the museum.
Santa Cruz Museum. In the museum, paintings by the genius El Greco are stored in a separate room.
Medieval crossings St. Martin’s bridge in the west and the ancient bridge of Alcantara in the east have survived to this day.
New Bisagra Gate built in the 16th century. The entrance arch of the building is supported by two massive towers. A statue of Charles V is installed on top. The coat of arms of the royal Habsburg dynasty serves as a decoration.
Gate of the Sun is a rare piece of Moorish architecture. The passage to the city consists of a central horseshoe-shaped arch and two towers of different shapes: square and round. The lancet vault of the gate has preserved the original masonry of the Moors.
Castle of San Servando is a fortification from the 11th century. The Christian kings erected a building to create a monastery in honor of St. Herman and Servando.
Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes built to commemorate the victory in the battle for Castilian rule. The monastery was consecrated in the name of John the Theologian. The church of the monastery is available for inspection.

Architectural sites and monuments Toledo

Toledo (Spain), whose sights are a cultural, historical and architectural treasury, opens the sight of the traveler architectural monuments of different periods of history.

Alcazar Fortress

Alcazar is a monumental square building with squat towers at the corners. Four facades are made in different styles, the courtyard is decorated with a colonnade with semicircular arches. In the 3rd century, the Romans built a fortified fort on this hill.

It was replaced by the construction of the Visigoths, whose place was later taken by a Muslim fortress, destroyed by the Christians and rebuilt by order of Alfonso VI. In the future, the fortress was rebuilt several times.

Numerous transformations have shaped the building’s eclectic style. The decoration of the façade in the west represents the Renaissance, the east façade has retained its medieval appearance, the architecture of the north is in the Churrigueresco style, the south façade is in the plateresque style.

The courtyard of the castle is decorated with beautiful columns connected by semicircular arches. A copy of the monument to Charles V is raised in the center. Charles V sought to complete the palace and set up a residence in it. Death interrupted his plans. His heir, Philip II, transferred the capital of the state to Madrid. The imperial period in the life of Toledo is over.

The siege of the castle by the Republicans during the civil war led to severe destruction of the fortress. The building was restored in the 1940s. Currently, the Alcazar houses the expositions of the National Military Museum.

Alcazar Fortress is located at Cuesta de Carlos V, Toledo, España.

Old fortress, gates and bridges

Fortification surrounds the ancient part of Toledo. The steep banks of the Tahoe protect the city from attack from the south. Since ancient times, the townspeople have erected fortifications to protect against attacks from the north side.

The first fortress was built by the ancient Romans. The Visigothic kings strengthened the walls and increased their length. The Moors also contributed to the strengthening of the walls. 8 gates and fair sections of the fortress have survived to our times.

The new gates of Bisagra are unusual. It is a fort consisting of double gates. The round towers on the outer side were created by the Moors. The coat of arms of Charles V is carved above the entrance. Massive towers reinforce the gate from the inside. The statue of the city’s guardian angel crowns the entrance.

The Gate of the Sun was built by Muslims in the 12th century and reconstructed in the 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller. They served as the main entrance to the ancient city. Above the entrance is a marble medallion, which depicts the scene of the meeting of the Virgin Mary with the saint revered by the inhabitants of the city. The sun and moon are depicted above the medallion. Inside the tower there is a 4th century Christian sarcophagus.

Alcantara, a medieval ferry, offers a majestic view of the city to all who enter Toledo. In the 2nd century, the site of the bridge was a Roman viaduct with pillars in the form of traditional Roman arches. In the 9th century, the Moors rebuilt it into a bridge with three arches and erected two towers. Alcantara means bridge in Arabic. In 1257 the bridge was destroyed by a flood.

The modern bridge of two stone spans was built during the time of Alfonso X. A large arch spanned the Tagus River, a smaller arch stretched across the river slope. In 1721 the east tower was replaced by a baroque arch. Today, this crossing serves only pedestrians, traffic on the bridge is prohibited.

Address: Calle Gerardo Lobo, Toledo, Spain.

The exact date of construction of St. Martin’s Bridge is unknown. The first bridge was destroyed in the 14th century. The new crossing was built by the architect Pedro Tenorio. A few years later, the bridge was reinforced with stone towers on both sides of the crossing. The bridge has a unique design – the main arch of the bridge has a length of 40 m.

A rare medieval bridge had such a long span. The graceful central arch is flanked by four smaller arches. The side spans are about 27 meters long. The inner tower is decorated with a bas-relief depicting the coat of arms of the city. On the outside there is a statue of St. Julian.

Address: Puente de San Martín, Toledo, España.

San Servando Castle

San Servando Castle began to be built in 1024 as a monastery building. Grateful for his salvation in the battle of Sagrajas, King Alfonso VI consecrated it in honor of Saints Servando and Herman. Due to the threat of external invasion, Alfonso VI ordered the building to be turned into a fortress.

The strategic position of the fortification on the top of the hill made it possible to control the passage over the bridge of Alcantara and the passage to the river. After the liberation of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, the castle lost its defensive function and was forgotten.

The lock has a simple rectangular shape. Three towers were erected at the corners of the fortress, the fourth tower was attached to the southern wall. It was intended to protect the gate from the south. Archaeological research indicates that the building was built on the site of an Arab fortress. Muslim builders, in turn, reconstructed the Visigothic church, erected on the site of a Roman fortress.

The foundations of the Moorish fortress are hidden underground. The castle received the status of a monument in 1874. For a long time the building was dilapidated. In 1959, the building was reconstructed, making the entrance from the side of the road. Nowadays, the castle houses a youth hostel.

Address: Cuesta de San Servando, s/n, 45006 Toledo, España.

City Hall

City Hall in Toledo was built for about 100 years. Architect Juan de Herrera built the first floor with arches. Then the work was continued by H. E. Theotokopuli, the son of El Greco. On the top floor, he replaced the Herrera arches with a large balcony and large rectangular openings. Side towers with spiers directed upwards were built under the guidance of the architect Ardemans.

Beautiful symmetrical building in the style of Italian classicism . The coat of arms of the city of Toledo is depicted on the pediment of the building. The town hall was opened in 1703. There is a small park in front of it.

Address: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Toledo, España.

Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes was built to equip the tombs of the kings. Catholic monks built the cloister in the Isabelino style, combining traditional Gothic with Moorish architectural traditions. The construction of the monastery began in 1477 and was completed in 1504. The austere gray building with small windows is enlivened by turrets with sharp spiers.

In 1809 the building of the monastery was damaged by Napoleon’s troops. The restoration of the monastery began in 1883 and continued until 1967. In 1954 the Monastery was returned to the Franciscan Order. The northern facade of the monastery is hung with shackles of Christian prisoners released from Muslim captivity.

The church of the monastery with one nave is 55 m long and 12 m wide. A magnificent fan vault rises above it. On each side of the nave, between the domed arches, there are three chapels and two more are located under the choirs.

The luxurious interiors of the building are made in Plateresque style. Mystical beasts and chimeras are depicted on the walls. An altar made for the Santa Cruz Hospital depicts scenes of the Passion of the Lord and the Resurrection of Christ. The courtyard is surrounded by a two-tiered gallery, decorated with skillful stone carvings. Statues of saints adorn it.

Address: Calle de los Reyes Católicos, 17, 45002 Toledo, España.

Monument to Miguel Cervantes

A bronze monument to the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is erected at the Arch of the Blood . The townspeople remember and honor the great novelist who wrote a novel about the adventures of Don Quixote, wandering through the community of Castile-La Mancha.

Address: Calle Miguel de Cervantes, 45001 Toledo, España.

Historical monuments of Toledo

Toledo (Spain), whose sights are silent witnesses of the history of the city and the country, reveals its secrets to the attentive listener.

Sokodover Square

Sokodover Square occupies the site of an old Arab cattle market. Its name comes from the Arabic language and means “animal farm”. From the buildings of that time, an arch was preserved, built in the 10th century by the Arabs, who called it the Horse Gate.

Christians called it the Arch of Blood – after the Church of Christ on the Blood, equipped for the repentance of prisoners. At various periods of history, religious ceremonies were held here, a scaffold was erected and prisoners were executed, bullfights were held, and during holidays a smooth five-meter pole was installed, lubricated with various substances for greater glide.

The dodger who could climb the pole received a prize. Behind the arch is the Inn of Seville, where Cervantes stayed.

Address: Plaza de Zocodover, 6, Toledo, España.

La Juderia Jewish Quarter

Until the end of the 15th century, Jews in Toledo lived in a walled quarter. It was a rich and prosperous place , of which only a small part has survived. A series of disasters hit the prosperous quarter.

First he was struck by the plague, then captured by the Arabs. The Christian conquerors massacred the Jews and expelled them from Spain. Now it is one of the most beautiful parts of the city with excellently preserved old buildings.

Address : Intersection of EI Salvador, Santo Tome and Taller del Moro.

Arab quarter

Arab quarter – a small part of the city with narrow streets and Muslim buildings using elements of Moorish and Gothic styles. A characteristic distinguishing feature of Arab buildings are the windows overlooking the courtyard, and not the street.

The main mosque of the Arab settlement was on the site of the cathedral. Of the numerous mosques, two buildings have survived.

Address: Cuesta Carmelitas Descalzas, 10, 45002 Toledo, España.

Museums of Toledo

List of museums:

1. The El Greco House Museum was founded in La Juderia. El Greco was born in Crete. After entering the service of Philip II, he came to Toledo, where he wrote a significant part of his famous works. The house where the master lived in Toledo was destroyed by fire.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the neighboring building was reconstructed, the furniture of that era was placed, the house and life of the painter were recreated. The museum presents the works of the great painter and some of his students.

Address: Toledo, Paseo del Transito, s/n 45002 Toledo, España.

2. Museo de Santa Cruz is housed in a two-story hospital building built at the end of the 15th century. Graceful galleries encircle the interior Moorish courtyards. An elegant marble staircase leads upstairs. The first exposition was organized in 1958. Currently, the museum regularly organizes exhibitions of contemporary art.

Address: Toledo, Miguel de Cervantes, 3, Toledo, España.

3. Historical Museum of the Inquisition attracts many who want to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the struggle of religious institutions with apostates, to immerse themselves in that difficult time. The exposition of the museum covers the entire history of the Holy Inquisition in Spain.

The museum displays more than 40 instruments of torture used to extract confessions from those accused of heresy and other atrocities. Torture instruments are accompanied by explanatory inscriptions and drawings.

Address : Calle de Alfonso XII, 24, 45002 Toledo, España.

Temples and Cathedrals Toledo

Toledo (Spain), whose sights keep priceless treasures of world architecture, gives an opportunity to inquisitive travelers to touch their relics.

Cathedral

Church of St. Mary is a functioning cathedral. During worship, admission to the church is free. The construction of the building in its present form began under Alfonso VIII, who was in a hurry to commemorate the victory over the Muslims, and continued until the end of the 15th century.

The main religious landmark of Toledo in Spain is the Cathedral of St. Mary

The temple is 120 meters long, 160 meters wide and 44 meters high. A bell is installed on the 90-meter north tower. The cathedral has an asymmetrical layout . Instead of the southern tower, a Mozarab chapel was erected. The church has three portals: the Gate of Forgiveness (the main portal), the Gate of Doomsday and the Gate of Hell.

The interior of the central nave is decorated with columns and stained-glass windows. The main chapel was enlarged and lavishly decorated with carvings in the 16th century. In the altar of the chapel there are sculptures illustrating the plots of the gospel. The pearl of the altar is a sculpture of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century.

There are chapels on each side of the central nave. Near the Main Chapel, two-tiered choirs were erected, covered with carvings, ornaments and bas-reliefs.

Address: Calle Cardenal Cisneros, 1, s/n 45002, Toledo, España.

Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca

The synagogue is located in a former mosque built in 1180. This date is marked on the ceiling beam of the building. Jewish residents turned the mosque into the city’s main synagogue. In 1405 the building was given to the Order of Calatrava.

The temple consists of 5 naves. The elegance of the interior is created with the help of hexagonal columns, graceful arches and magnificent carvings. At present, the temple is owned by the monastic community. The building is open to the public.

Address : Calle de los Reyes Católicos, Toledo, España.

Former Mosque of Bab al-Mardum

Of the 10 Arab temples, the building of the former mosque of Bab al-Mardum, built more than 10 centuries ago on the site of a Visigothic church, is the best preserved. King Alfonso VI gave the building to the Order of Saint John, who built the chapel of Cristo de la Luz (Holy Cross) in it.

The building of the mosque was not rebuilt; it is a rare example of Moorish architecture. The mosque is built of brick, its northern facade is finished with colorful tiles. The columns at the entrance support 9 vaults of various styles. Stunning 13th-century wall frescoes depict saints venerated in Toledo and an unknown man dressed as a bishop.

Address : Calle Cristo de la Luz, 22, 45002, Toledo, España.

Toledo Parks and Gardens

Most popular:

1. Jardines del Tránsito (El Transito Gardens) is located between the El Greco Museum and the La Juderia quarter. This pleasant place for walking allows you to admire the city and the river. This quarter has not always been a place of rest.

Legend has it that one of the most mysterious and disturbing events in Toledo took place here – the transformation of Don Enrique de Villena into a demonic creature, and the palace into ruins. No one dared to restore the palace, the land was left for walking and recreation.

Address: Jardines del Transito, Calle de los Reyescatolicos, Toledo, España.

2. The beautiful well-maintained park Jardines de la Vega (Gardens de la Vega) is located near the New Bisagra Gate. The park is equipped with benches and a playground. The pleasant shade of the trees of the park and lunch in the cafe will allow you to take a break and continue your tour of the historic city center.

Address : Jardines de la Vega, Calle del Cardenal Tavera, Toledo, España.

3. Park Forestal Los Gavilanes (Los Gavilanes Forest Park) – a magnificent large park where you can spend the whole day with your family. The park is equipped with a playground, benches and picnic areas.

Address: Salida 65 de la A42, Toledo, España.

Modern objects of interest to visit

1. Escalators Toledo – one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get from the bus and train station to the historic center. The first two mechanisms were built in 2000. To preserve the architectural composition of the city, the developers carried out the design of mechanical stairs together with archaeologists.

Escalators run continuously, without stopping. There are paid car parks next to them.

2. Viewpoint Mirador del Valle offers a panoramic view of Toledo in all its diversity – the Tagus River, the impressive Alcázar castle, majestic cathedrals, ancient bridges and towers, loops of medieval streets open before the audience.

Address: Mirador del Valle, Carretera de Circunvalacion, Toledo, España.

3. Arms shop in Piazza Consistorio. In addition to traditional memorabilia, souvenir shops and shops of the city offer a variety of swords, daggers, spears, knives, shields, made from world-famous Toledo steel.

One of the shops is located in Piazza Consistorio. Here they sell life-size weapons and their reduced copies, beautiful rings, brooches and pendants, handmade plates inlaid with gold thread using the Damascus technique.

Night city romance. This tour allows you to immerse yourself in the mysterious evening atmosphere of the city, hear the ancient legends that have been born in the city throughout its long history.

The duration of the tour is 3 hours. Price for a group of 1 – 4 people – 135 €, for a group of 5 – 7 people – 165 €. Secrets of Toledo. The tour introduces the secrets of the medieval streets and the peculiarities of the local cuisine. The duration of the tour is 3 hours. Tour price 125 €. Tasting of local wine and cheeses is additionally paid – 4 € per person. Toledo – the second Jerusalem. Walking tour introduces the architectural heritage of the city of three cultures; the peoples who inhabited the city; its secrets and mysteries. Tour price – 125 €. To visit the temples, an additional tourist bracelet is paid – 9 € per person.

Top 5 places suitable for families with a child

1. Tourist locomotive Zocotren allows you to take a sightseeing tour of the city. The tour starts at Sokodover Square and lasts about an hour. Tourists circle the city, cross the Tagus River and stop at the Mirador del Valle site. An audio guide in Russian is provided on the tour. The ticket costs 6-8 €.

2. Museum of the Armed Forces tells about the weapons of warriors throughout the entire period of Spanish history. Of greatest interest is the exposition of medieval weapons and armor. The audio guide is available in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian.

Address : Alcazar, Cuesta Carlos V, 2, 45001 Toledo, España.

3. Fly Toledo attraction. Those wishing to ride are suspended from a rope stretched over the river. Price 10 €.

Address: Callejon San Martin 2, 45002 Toledo, España.

4. La Mancha Windmills consists of 12 windmills built in the 19th century. They are located a few kilometers from Toledo, in the village of Consuegra. Each of them has its own name. In the Rusio mill, a museum is open that tells about the process of grinding grain.

The entrance to the museum is guarded by a metal statue of Don Quixote. The Sancho Mill displays old devices from the 16th century. Other mills are closed.

Address: 45700 Consuegra, Toledo, España.

5. Confectionery at Sokodover Square selling marzipan sweets. The shop window is decorated with a palace of sweets.

Address: Plaza Zocodover 7, 45001 Toledo, España.

Walking route for tourist

Independent travel can be built on the following route:

Bisagra Gate;
Church of Santiago del Arrabal;
gate of the Sun;
Santa Cruz Hospital;
Alcazar Fortress;
Cathedral;
city hall;
Church of Sao Tome;
El Greco House Museum;
Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum;
Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca;
Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes;
St. Martin’s Bridge;
Cambron gate;
gate of Alfonso VI.