Beyond Madrid
Toledo: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Toledo: the back story
Toledo rises on a hill in a loop of the River Tagus, south of Madrid. UNESCO inscribed the “Historic City of Toledo” in 1986.
Getting there
High-speed trains from Madrid Puerta de Atocha; book on renfe.com.
The old city
The cathedral, the synagogues and the views across the Tagus.
High-speed trains from Atocha make Toledo an easy day.
Eating
Iván Cerdeño, at the Cigarral del Ángel, holds Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.
Our advice: stay for the evening light on the river.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The old city
- Eating
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Toledo: the back story before you go.