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One Day in Toledo Spain, the City of Tolerance
It is difficult to determine how to best use 24 hours in Toledo Spain, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. Toledo is like stepping into a museum. Toledo is a city of three cultures (Christian, Muslim, and Jewish), there is a medieval mix of Roman, Moorish, Jewish, and Christian architecture, food, and people. This day trip itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, Plaza de Zocodover, Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo, Church of Santo Tomé, Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca and Monasterio de San Juan de Los Reyes, and more. Toledo is an easy day trip from Madrid. Purchase a train ticket online, it is not easy at the station. Take the 9:20 train from Madrid’s Atocha station, which is approximately a 30-minute ride to Toledo. Watch the board 20 minutes before departure for the correct gate number. Looking for more options? Check these additional things to do, see and eat in Toledo to supplement this itinerary. Here is how to see the best of Toledo in one day. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Plan to spend at least eight hours exploring the 30+ museums and monuments to make the most out of your day trip to Toledo Spain. Many of the museums are closed on Mondays and take siestas, plan your time accordingly. Most of the museums charge a fee and accept cash only, have small bills available. There is a 9 euro tourist bracelet available for purchase at any of the 7 sites included on the admission. The bracelet is good for the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, Monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes, Church of Santo Tomé, Church of the Jesuit, Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, and Church of the Savior.
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When you arrive in Toledo, exit the train station and take a taxi to Plaza de Zocodover. Negotiate a stop at the Mirador del Valle viewpoint along the way, it will cost 15 euro. If you chose to walk into town be aware there are a lot of stairs; save your legs and take the multistory escalators up the city wall. The streets are narrow, they wind, it’s confusing and easy to get lost. Google Maps worked well for me throughout the city. It is also possible to pick up a city map from the tourist center or download an offline map.
From Plaza de Zocodover head to Museo De Santa Cruz. Stop at Mirador Del Azor Viewpoint for city views on the way to the Alcázar de Toledo. View the city from the top floor cafeteria of Biblioteca de Castilla la Mancha. Next, explore the Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo. After lunch tour the Church of Santo Tomé, Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca, and Monasterio de San Juan de Los Reyes.
Be sure to take the escalators down the hill; photograph Palacio de la Cava and Puerta Del Cambrón on the way to the escalator. Cross the San Martin Bridge and take photos of the city from the base of the hill. The train station is a 10-minute walk from here. Take the 5:50 return train to Madrid and arrive at Atocha station at 6:30. Consider walking across the street to visit Madrid’s Sophia Museum, admission is free 7-9 pm daily.
Be sure to check the Toledo Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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