16 essentials: what to see and visit in the province of Toledo

You sure know that near Madrid you have a essential visit in the city ​​of Toledo, But province It also has other places that are well worth visiting.

The attraction of Toledo transcends what is known as the City of the Three Cultures, because in its province you can also visit very interesting places.

In this regard we highlight Consuegra, with its mills, wobbly, with its picturesque Plaza MayorIn Oropesa, with his castle now national hostel.

The best to see and visit in the province of Toledo

Therefore, in this article we are going to discover the most interesting places what can you visit in the province of Toledo, which due to their richness, well justify various getaways, just as we have done.

Toledo, City of Three Cultures

Toledo It is a city full of monuments, the result of its long history, but in addition to specific places, the wonder of Toledo is its urban complex, which is declared World Heritage awarded by the Unesco.

Its proximity to Madrid makes it one of the favorite destinations for a day trip, but it is also the door to a longer tour of different very interesting places in the province.

As we have commented, Toledo is known as the City of the Three Cultures, and that is why it shows a rich heritage of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures.

Even some monuments have had, over time, different uses by different communities and that is why in the same place we find several influences.

Names like the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz reflects this change in use over time.

The result is an enormously attractive set that you can return to again and again because there will always be something to discover and enjoy.

La cathedral, churches y monasteries, synagogues, all are spectacular monuments that are found, as has already been said, in a very well preserved complex and, therefore, any street in the old town It is an attractive place in itself.

Art is another important facet of this city.

And here you don't understand eras and that's how you stop visiting The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz de El Greek to Roberto Polo Collection of modern and contemporary art.

You shouldn't miss the views of the city from outside either.

Several viewpoints from the other side of the Tagus, essential stages in any visit to Toledo.

Here I leave you two articles with all the information to visit Toledo depending on the time you have.

• Toledo in 1 day
• Toledo in 2 days
• How to go to Toledo by Train, Ave or Bus from Madrid
• Where to park for FREE in Toledo

Consuegra, windmills in Toledo

Consuegra It is one of the most typical towns in Toledo and where we can get one of the characteristic images of La Mancha.

It extends to the slopes of the Calderico Hill, and on its crest we find, as in many other places, the remains of a castle.

But also one of the characteristic details of La Mancha: a series of windmills that create one of the most recognizable images of the province.

The crest of the hill is also an excellent viewpoint over the surroundings.

• What to see in Consuegra
• Where to see the best windmills in La Mancha

Tembleque, picturesque Plaza Mayor

The main attraction of wobbly is the Plaza Mayor, one of the most original in Spain.

Rectangular in plan, it was built in times of Philip IV and incorporates the town hall houses into a complex that on three of its sides is formed by arcades and two bodies of continuous galleries.

It is also interesting the parish church, with Renaissance traces.

• What to see in Tembleque

Guadamur and Treasure of Guarrazar

A few kilometers from the capital we find We are looking forward to it, a place that is not well known but is of great interest for at least two reasons.

Next to the urban area, the imposing castle, a fortress palace from the 15th century.

Furthermore, a short distance away is the archaeological site where the Guarrazar Treasure, part of which can be admired in the Archaeological Museum of Madrid and in the Madrid's Royal Palace.

You can admire a reproduction in the Museum of Councils and Visigothic Culture in Toledo.

The archaeological site is very interesting to visit within a route through the Visigoth footprints in the province of Toledo.

La Puebla de Montalbán, land of La Celestina

La Puebla de Montalbán is proud to be the birthplace of Ferdinand de Rojas, and for this reason it has created a museum dedicated to La Celestina.

You have to walk through its narrow streets in search of the Plaza Mayor, which is very attractive.

The Ducal Palace and church of Our Lady of Peace, as well as typical houses with arcades.

Very characteristic of this square are the three arches that cover both exits of the square and that generate a very peculiar image.

• What to see in Puebla de Montalbán

Burujón Canyons in the province of Toledo

a few kilometers from The Puebla de Montalbán There is a very curious natural area.

This is the Burujon Canyons, a place where erosion has created a landscape of gullies excavated in the clay soil.

There are some ravines a hundred meters high and you can take good walks in the area, with the option of spotting some species of wildlife.

Orgaz in the province of Toledo

The name resonates in our memory thanks to the painting The burial of the Lord of Orgaz de El Greek which can be seen in Toledo.

The most notable monument is a crenellated castle from the end of the 14th century, with a history that stood out in the community members' revolt.

Montalbán Castle

El Montalban Castle It is one of those impressive surprises that are found in the middle of the solitude of the fields.

It occupies a strategic location near the Tajo and defended by a hundred-meter cliff that was known by both the Visigoths and the Arabs.

It is private property and can only be visit with guide calling the 627 562 921 or booking here.

The entrance is located right on the turnoff to Santa María de Melque.

Santa María de Melque, Visigothic architecture

Santa María de Melque It is, without a doubt, one of the best examples of Visigothic architecture from all over Spain.

Built around the year 700, just before the Muslim invasion, the building has gone through different stages, from monastery to stables.

The church is in a fairly good state of conservation, which, together with the fact that it is located in a solitary place, with no modern buildings in sight, manages to convey an almost feeling of time travel.

It is the most important stage of a route through the Visigoth monuments in the province of Toledo.

• How to visit Santa María de Meque

El Toboso, House of Dulcinea

The Toboso It is one of the towns with the most literary evocations in all of Toledo.

The set has several examples of traditional La Mancha architecture.

Una old manor house, with shields and a unique cover, is known as the Dulcinea's House, with quixotic resonances.

Five kilometers away, on the N-301, is the Sale of Don Quixote, which also adds atmosphere for literary travelers.

The Archbishop's Bridge

The name of The Archbishop's Bridge It does not fool anyone and it is due to the bridge that the Archbishop Pedro Tenorio in 1380 about the Tagus.

Although it was lengthened due to fear of floods, the bridge that we see today and through which a road passes, is the original.

A curiosity is that the largest colony of common martins on the peninsula nests in its arches, so it is a highly appreciated destination for bird watching.

The town has an attractive area with good examples of traditional and monumental architecture.

It is also well known for its pottery production and there are numerous workshops.

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Basques, remains of an ancient Andalusian city

La abandoned city of basques It is one of the most surprising visits that can be made in the Tole provincedo.

However, as it is located on private property, this visit is subject to particular conditions.

In principle it can only be accessed on Saturday mornings for a few months a year.

The remains of Basques, ancient Andalusian city between the 9th and 12th centuries, include a Wall with very well preserved parts, and a fortress that dominated the surroundings.

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Escalona, ​​historic town

Staggered is one of the numerous historic Toledo villas.

Su castle It occupies a hill at the foot of which the Alberche river and in addition to generating a very attractive image, it is the memory of different important figures related to this population.

Its narrow streets, its remains of wall and above all his Plaza Mayor, generate a sensation of stopped time that contrasts with the walls and medians decorated with mural paintings.

In his Plaza Mayor one of the best-known scenes of The Lazarillo de Tormes.

Oropesa Castle, National Tourism Parador

The keep of the Oropesa Castle, visible from several kilometers away, draws the attention of travelers traveling on the AV through the western part of Toledo.

It is the dominant point of a big castle built over several centuries and is now occupied by a Parador Nacional de Turismo.

A curiosity is that it is the first historic building that became a parador in Spain.

En Oropesa There are also a good number of monumental buildings, such as the Church of the Assumption, Jesuit College and St. Bernard's Chapel.

• What to see in Oropesa

Talavera de la Reina. pottery tradition

Although Talavera de la Reina It is not known as a tourist destination, it does have several attractive places that recommend a visit.

The most prominent place is the Prado Basilica, which is also called the Sistine Chapel of ceramics for its abundant decoration with this type of material, which is one of the hallmarks of the population.

The Prado Gardens They also have abundant samples of this type of work that the Unesco has been included, along with those from El Puente del Arzobispo, in the list of Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

• What to see and do in Talavera de la Reina

Toledo Mountains

The Toledo Mountains They are a series of mountain ranges that separate the Tagus and Guadiana basins and create an area of ​​great landscape and natural value.

It is interesting to explore this area by getting lost along secondary roads, some in a fairly poor state of conservation, but which allow you to reach little-known places.

In any case, you can always travel on the main roads that are well maintained.

Near Robledo del Mazo there are attractive natural places as The Chorreras.