Invitation to the Middle Ages – Toledo

About an hour southwest of Madrid, Toledo offers a unique view even from the train window. As you approach the city, towering walls and charming historic buildings on the hill gradually come into sight. The most striking moment on the way from the train station to the old town is crossing the bridge. Whether it's the Alcántara Bridge or the San Martín Bridge over the blue Tagus River, it feels as if you're stepping into the threshold of the Middle Ages. Beneath the stone arch bridges flows the tranquil river, while above stand the majestic medieval walls and towers. Toledo is like an open-air museum. The blend of Roman, Gothic, Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures in its architecture and streetscape makes the city feel like a living history book. Walking through its narrow, winding alleys, you feel as though you're traveling back through centuries.