Toledo is an ancient city in Spain, built in Roman times. Before Philip II, it was the capital of Castilla (the post-Spanish kingdom) and one of the world cultural heritages. Toledo is 70km south of Madrid, surrounded by the tahoe River. It is famous for its artworks, and its sculptures and metal ornaments are exquisite. The buildings and layout in the city have a typical Spanish style and are designated as national cultural relics protection units. Toledo is also a historic city in Europe, which was occupied by the Romans in BC 192. In 527 AD, the Visigoths ruled Spain and made it the capital. 7 1 1 was captured by Arabs. 1085, Afonso Vi recovered Toledo and became the capital of the kingdom of Castilla and the national episcopal center. 156 1 year, Felipe II moved to Madrid, and Toledo weakened.
Rove Castle, Alcazar
Toledo is the most striking building in Toledo, which is located at the highest place in Toledo. The outer wall is the Renaissance style, which is the most remarkable building in the ancient city. The Castilla-La Mancha Library on the top floor overlooks the whole city. This magnificent castle was a defense project in13rd century, and was rebuilt as a palace in16th century. This palace was just built by King Felipe II.
II) Decided to move the capital to Madrid. This castle, originally planned as the Spanish Imperial Palace, has also been used for other purposes, such as royal prisons, military camps, silk workshops and so on. The castle has now become a military museum. At the bottom of the museum, you can also see the original works of the castle-they have all become brick walls. Opening hours: Weapons Museum: 10:00- 17:00 (ticket sales will be stopped before closing 1 hour, and the venue will be cleared half an hour before closing), and every Wednesday, 65438+ 10/65438+.
Mobile phone footage of Toledo Cathedral.
Toledo Cathedral (Toledo
Cathedral) is a church that still retains the medieval style. It is the second cathedral in Spain. At the beginning of its construction, it was the first cathedral of Christianity and Christian diocese in Spain. Toledo Cathedral is the residence of Spain's chief cardinal and well-dressed bishop. The construction of the church began in 1247, adopting the French Gothic architectural form rarely used by Spanish churches at that time, and absorbing some other local characteristic arts such as Mudhar according to local conditions. Completed in 1493, the unique Spanish Gothic art style is fully reflected in the church building.
The bell tower on the left side of the main entrance of the church is 90 meters high, and a big clock weighing 17.5 tons is hung on it. The main hall is112m long, 56m wide and 45m high, supported by 88 large stone pillars. The main church and the surrounding 22 small ancestral temples are the most brilliant parts of the whole building complex, among which five groups of colored pine carvings reflecting the life of Jesus on the altar of the main church are even more wonderful! In addition, the choir room is also a highlight of the church. The choir room is located in the center of the main hall. The two rows of seats in the choir are the treasures of Spanish woodcarving art, the upper row is Renaissance and Xing style, and the lower row is Gothic. These two styles are in harmony. The statue of a saint is carved above the upper row of seats, while the sculpture above the lower row of seats shows the historical scene of recovering Granada in the War of Recovery.
Located near the railway station, Sukdebei Square (Square
Zocodover) is full of vitality, and the surrounding buildings are full of rich Arabic style. The cafes here enjoy the beautiful scenery around you, so you can sit down and have a cup of coffee and feel the leisurely life of the local people. However, in my opinion, the style of this square is very similar to that of Mayo Square around the world. After investigation, it was also marked as Mayol Square on the map.
The Toledo Castle Hotel claims that every room has a view of the old town of Toledo. There is no reservation on Ctrip, and it can't be found on Agoda. Now the picture of the dog can't be posted, and I can't say its exact name.
The eastern part of Toledo has higher terrain. Alcantara Bridge is located on the tahoe River. There are vicissitudes towers at both ends of the bridge, and you can enjoy the unique scenery of Toledo on the bridge. At the other end of the bridge is a hillside, and at the top is the castle of San Cervantedo. Now it is an abandoned fortification and a small garden that no one cares for. It is quite desolate and beautiful. It is also a good place to enjoy the beautiful sunset in Toledo.
Royal Monastery of San Juan (Church)
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Reyes), the Royal Monastery of San Juan, located in the center of Toledo Jewish quarter, is a Catholic Franciscan monastery with a long history. It was built in 1476 by Ferdinand II, king of Aragon, and Isabella I, queen of Castile, as their final resting place. Toledo was chosen because the city is located in the geographical center of Spain and is the old capital of the Visigoth kingdom. But after 1492 conquered Granada, the king and queen changed their original plans and chose to be buried in Granada. However, the monastery project was nearly completed, so it was preserved.
Overlooking Toledo Cathedral from Valley Observatory.
Tahoe River and St. Martin Bridge (St. Martin's
St Martin's Bridge is located on the edge of the ancient city of Toledo, and it is a medieval bridge across the tahoe River in Toledo. This bridge was built by Pedro tenorio in the late14th century to connect the old city with the west of the city. There is a water tower on each side of the bridge, and there are five arches on the bridge. The biggest one in the middle is 40 meters high. Even today, few bridges can surpass this record.
Valley Observatory (Mirrado Del
Valle) is an observation deck, located high on the outskirts of Toledo. From here, you can see the scenery of the whole ancient city of Toledo, which combines many cultural and historical sites. Those churches, castles, ancient bridges, etc. They are infinitely magnified, and they seem to have a shocking feeling. They are beautiful and spectacular. The United Nations World Cultural Heritage is truly worthy of its name. Visitors who leave the ancient city of Toledo will stay here to see the scenery and take photos. Although the scenery in one place is similar, everyone keeps shooting.
The urban landscape of Toledo. By the way: the only ticket we got by car in Spain this time was in the ancient city of Toledo. After we entered the ancient city of Toledo, we couldn't find a parking lot, so we found a vacant seat in the area marked by the blue line on the roadside, but there was no machine to buy parking fees next to us, so we ignored it and went sightseeing in the city. When I came back from my tour to get my car, I found a small note stuck on the windshield: parking illegally, fined 60 euros!
Note: In Spain, parking spaces marked with white lines can be parked indefinitely for free, but it is difficult to find vacant spaces. Parking spaces in the Blue Line area are charged, generally 1 hour is between 1 and 2 euros. There are also parking lots, such as Madrid and Barcelona. The parking fee for one night is about 30 to 40 euros, and some parking lots can get a discount of about 10 euros with hotel vouchers. Parking lots in small cities are generally between 10 and 20 euros a night.