Things to do in Toledo

Toledo Cathedral, the second largest church in Spain, is located in the center of the ancient city. In the 6th century, the Goths built a religious temple here; in the 9th century, the Moors converted it into an Islamic temple; from 1226 to 1493, it was converted into a Catholic church. The towering bell tower, the magnificent vault, the wide and majestic nave, the chapel surrounded by stars... each piece of rare treasure has created an exquisite masterpiece of Gothic architecture and has become a timeless classic landmark of the ancient city. The 90-meter-high bell tower of the church is the highest point in the ancient city. Walking through the narrow streets, looking up... you can always see her and you will not get lost. In the Town Hall Square in front of the cathedral, there are often street performers with self-assured expressions, adding a bit of elegant artistic atmosphere.

I drove from Madrid to Cordoba and visited the ancient city. Due to time constraints, I only visited the cathedral, the San Martin Bridge, and the observation deck. This ancient city is still worth a day to visit.

Torredo is indeed one of Spain's most magnificent cities. Perched dramatically atop a canyon overlooking the Rio Tajo, it was known in the Middle Ages as the "City of Three Cultures," where Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities were said to have coexisted peacefully. Unsurprisingly, the remnants of this unique cultural complex, rediscovered in modern Torredo, remain captivating. A mosque with horseshoe arches, the remains of a Spanish Jewish synagogue, and one of Spain's most beautiful Gothic cathedrals are all crammed into the historic heart of the city. But there are deeper layers to explore. Further exploration reveals Visigothic and Roman roots. Art is another highlight of Torredo, particularly the mesmerizing paintings of El Greco, an influential and unclassifiable painter who is synonymous with the city. Popular with day trippers, it's also worthwhile to stay overnight to truly experience all the city's unforgettable glory.

I took advantage of the lunch break to listen to Linda's "Spanish Notes" intermittently. There is a chapter about the San Martin Bridge. I didn't remember his description of this stone bridge built in the 13th century. I only remember the fate of two princesses. A Spanish princess walked out of the San Martin Bridge tremblingly. Two years later, she was tortured and killed by the King of France. Another French princess walked into Toledo from the San Martin Bridge in style, opening the transition of Spain from the Moorish era to Catholicism. When I arrived at the San Martin Bridge, I saw a defense tower standing on each side of the bridge. Under the bridge was the Tagus River. Entering from the defense tower at the head of the bridge, it was five or six meters deep and more than three meters wide. There was a hanging door embedded in a stone trough hidden in the arched doorway. The Spanish national emblem engraved on the door head of the defense tower near the town looked particularly gorgeous, but Wu resolutely refused to take a photo with it, fearing that the ghost of the Spanish princess would linger here.

It has been fantastic.

A small river runs through the ancient city of Toledo. Next to the library at the highest point in the city, there is a platform from which you can overlook the beautiful river valley. Especially at dusk, before and after sunset, it is a romantic place with a light mood.

The Bisagra Gate is the most famous city gate in Toledo, Spain. The gate is of Moorish origin, but the main part was built by Alonso de Covarrubias in 1559. The gate bears the coat of arms of Emperor Charles V and it replaced the old gate as the main entrance to the city.

You need to understand this synagogue before you think it's worth visiting. It has a very exquisite Mudejar decorative style, and the interior has 54 precious small arched windows preserved, which are quite exquisite.