Toledo – East Side Walk, Spain
Toledo is the capital of the province of Toledo and is renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and architectural beauty. This blog shows the pictures of the east side of Toledo.
Toledo: Calle Cardenal Cisneros, 1, 45002 Toledo, Spain
Toledo has a long and diverse history that dates back to ancient times. It was first settled by the Celts and later became a Roman municipality. Under Visigothic rule, it served as the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom in the 6th and 7th centuries. After the Muslim conquest in 711, it became a prominent center of Islamic culture and learning. In 1085, it was captured by Alfonso VI of Castile, marking its incorporation into Christian Spain.
I divided Toledo walking into two sides, the west side and the east side. This blog shows the walk on the east side.
Walking uphill to Plaza del Ayuntamiento from where I stay.
Panoramic view of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Walking to the narrow street on the right
Turned around
The Toledo Cathedral, Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
In front of the Cathedral again.
Looking back
Walking around the cathedral
The side entrance to the cathedral
The inside of the Cathedral. I will have a separate blog for the cathedral.
Walking toward Zocodover Plaza – this is the main street where all the tourists are
Jamón is typically consumed in slices, either manually carved from a pig’s hind leg held on a jamonero stand using a sharp thin slicing knife.
Zocodover Plaza
Panoramic view of the Zocodover Plaza
Looking back
Museum of Santa Cruz
The museum building itself has historical significance as it was originally constructed as a hospital in the 16th century, commissioned by Cardinal Juan Pardo de Tavera.
The museum showcases a diverse collection of art and historical artifacts. It encompasses various periods and styles, including medieval, Renaissance, Mannerist, and Baroque. Visitors can explore archaeological objects, sculptures, paintings, decorative arts, and religious artifacts.
It had a small side exhibition of Picasso.
In front of the museum is Alcázar de Toledo, which also houses the War Museum.
The war museum is closed for rearrangement, but a small side exhibition about war weapons was open.
Alcázar de Toledo
The inner courtyard
Walking back to where I stayed through the small streets instead of the main street
