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Tour Toledo-Consuegra-Cuenca

Three days route

The city of Toledo, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, has welcomed Romans, Visigoths, Jews, Muslims, Christians and other civilizations who left the best of their art and culture in the city, making it one of the most monumental and beautiful cities in Europe.


WHAT TO VISIT?


Plaza de Zocodover

It has always been one of the most prominent places in the city of Toledo, acting as a main square. It was designed in part by one of the architects of King Felipe II and its name comes from Arabic, meaning “market of beasts”. In addition to markets, bullfights, parades and all kinds of events have been held in this square.

 

Entierro del Señor de Orgaz in the Church of Santo Tomé

One of the best and most well- known works by El Greco in a pleasant visit to get to know the painter and his work in a quick and instructive way.

 

Sinagogue del Tránsito

It was built between 1357 and 1363 in the Mudejar style and highlights its splendid prayer room.

 

Sinagogue Santa María la Blanca

Another exceptional architectural masterpiece with 32 pilasters with their totally original and different capitals.

 

Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

Building commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs to the architect Juan Guas in 1476, who built one of the most beautiful temples in the city of Toledo and one of the best Spanish-Flemish Gothic ensembles.

 

Alcázar de Toledo

It is probably one of the most outstanding and representative buildings in the city of Toledo. Its privileged situation has made it a strategic place, the scene of many battles. It currently houses the Army Museum and the Library of Castilla La Mancha.

 

Puerta Nueva de Bisagra

One of the most important gates of the defensive wall. It has a monumental shield of the city of Toledo.

 

Mosque Cristo de la Luz

This Mosque is one of the banners of Spanish-Muslim and Mudejar architecture in Spain and the most important place of Islamic art that you can see in Toledo. It is one of the few buildings that are well preserved from the Al-Andalus period. Built in 999, it has Visigoth capitals that support horseshoe arches and a 12th-century Mudejar Romanesque chevet.

 

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How to get to Toledo?

From Madrid:

      • AVE (High-speed train): 33 min
      • By highway: 72 Km

Typical restaurants

Toledo has a spectacular gastronomic offer in which los cigarrales stand out. Los cigarrales are elegant stately homes with immense gardens, today many of these villas, located on the south bank of the Tagus River, have been converted into exquisite restaurants with the best views of the city.

Accomodation

The city’s offer is very large and varied, highlighting some hotels and palaces that have been converted into boutique hotels. One of the best options,is the Parador that belongs to the national network of Paradores, high quality accommodation in historic buildings with the best locations. Another excellent option is to stay in a Hospedería, where history, quality and the best gastronomy also come together.

Souvenirs

We can make a great shopping list before going to Toledo, but if there is something we cannot forget, it is the marzipan. This sweet made with almonds and sugar has a history as passionate as the city. In addition, in Toledo you can find the best swords to take as souvenirs, the most delicate goldsmiths and many other exclusive souvenirs.

Consuegra arises in the La Mancha plain to offer us all the brushstrokes of La Mancha and Castilian typism.


WHAT TO VISIT?


Consuegra

The Plaza de España, the axis from which everything starts: the sober town hall of 1670, with Toledo rigging; joined to this building by an arch, the clock tower; the Palace of San Gumersindo, from the 20th century and of Mudejar imitation; the building of ‘Los Corredores’, from the s. XVII, with a beautiful typical La Mancha wooden balcony, which was a silo, alhóndiga and town hall, and currently houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum.

Castle of Consuegra

The Consuegra Castle that presides over the landscape is breathtaking and imposing, with San Juan military architecture, with three defensive enclosures. Inside you can visit all its parts and from the tower the view over the landscape is impressive.

Consuegra Windmills

But, without a doubt, the image that Consuegra leaves engraved in the memory of the visitors is that of the Calderico hill lined with windmills; there we can perfectly imagine Don Quixote’s battle against the giants, the pure essence of the ideal that both the character and its author, Miguel de Cervantes, embody.

After this magical visit we continue our journey across the La Mancha plain to sleep in another charming city: Cuenca.

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The city that overlooks the Júcar river, hanging from the wall that supports it, is, deservedly, a World Heritage Site. A city to see inside, strolling its streets, entering its monumental corners; and contemplate from outside, from the other side of the Júcar; to see bathed in the sun or illuminated at night. To see the constructions of man and those of nature. To discover hidden secrets of facades and alleys.


WHAT TO VISIT?


Plaza Mayor

The heart of the historic city where the main administrative and religious buildings are located. In addition, from the history in stone you can enjoy the living history of its bars and inns that have been watching locals and foreigners for centuries.

Cathedral

The Cathedral of Santa María and San Julián was the first significant buildings after the reconquest. Gothic style and with an impressive interior. One of the most spectacular visits is attending some of the impressive concerts that are held inside.

Casas Colgadas

The old part of Cuenca rises to 1,000 meters above sea level and is on the Huécar river gorge. These houses are an emblem of the city and are one of the essentials to see in Cuenca.

These houses that are hanging on the rock were made in masonry with beautiful wooden balconies that overlook the cliff and were built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Inside the hanging houses there is a very interesting museum of Spanish abstract art

San Pablo Bridge

The iron and wood bridge that rises 50 meters above the Huécar River is not the original, but one that was built at the beginning of the 20th century when the original, dating from the 16th century and made of stone, collapsed. From this bridge you can have some of the best views of the famous hanging houses in Cuenca and you can admire the building of the old San Pablo Convent, now converted into a Parador.

Cuenca Skyscrapers

Well, these houses, located in the Barrio de San Martín, have a peculiarity: although from Alfonso VIII street you can see that they have 3 or 4 heights, if you see them from the other side, from the Hoces del Huécar you will see that it has more than 10 plants many of them!

They are the so-called “skyscrapers” of Cuenca and it is impressive to see how in medieval times they managed to carry out this vertical architecture following the shape of the rock.

Cuenca at night

And do not forget to visit the other Cuenca, the one that is filled with charm and romanticism when crossing when the lanterns are lit and appears among the most magical city.

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Typical restaurants

Mesons with centuries of history and food houses dot the historic center with flavor where you can taste some tasty and forceful recipes: zarajos, morteruelo, alajuz… And you can also enjoy a Michelin guide restaurant in Cuenca, as in any of the provinces of Castilla La Mancha, the best of classic and avant-garde cuisine.

Accomodation

Small hotels with charm, charming tourist apartments or a cell in the convent of San Pablo, today converted into one of the best Paradores in Spain. The offer is extensive and for all tastes.

Souvenirs

Ceramics and resolí, a typical liquor of the city. Or better yet, the souvenir par excellence: the houses hanging in ceramic filled with resolí.