Castilla-La Mancha · Spain
Toledo
Hilltop former capital, walkable in a day trip from Madrid.
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About Toledo
Perched dramatically above a horseshoe bend in the Tagus River, Toledo was once Spain's capital and remains one of the country's richest showcases of coexisting Christian, Muslim, and Jewish heritage, visible in its churches, mosque-turned-church, and historic synagogues. Its compact, fully walkable old town and half-hour high-speed train connection from Madrid make it one of the most rewarding half-day or full-day trips in the country.
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