Train to Toledo

》After Scott made us a wonderful omlette, we headed to Madrid Puerta de Atocha (train station)
First views of Toledo

》Toledo Railway Station
The railway reached Toledo in 1858. The original station was of functional design and was opened on 12 June 1858 by Isabella II of Spain, accompanied by Francisco deLeer más
Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo

》Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
There’s an interesting story behind the building of the Cathedral. When the Spanish conquered Toledo from the Muslims in 1085, Alfonso VI (the King ofLeer más
Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo

》Built starting in 1226, Catedral Primada was modeled after the cathedral in Bourges (France). It is a huge, airy Cathedral (120 meters in length, 59 meters wide, 44.5 meters high) made from whiteLeer más
Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo

》Catedral Primada also has one of the most interesting characteristics I’ve seen in a Cathedral: El Transparente, which almost looks like a cave in the dome of the building.
Add to the above anLeer más
Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo

Lunch at La/Tarasca Gastrobar

》Hamburger & "fries"
》Sparkling water
Walking Toledo

》Capilla Arzobispal de la Inmaculada Concepción (door with Mary above)
Catholic church
Break at el lo de Santo Tome

》Mort Subite Kriek
Brewed according to the same recipe for centuries! A spontaneously fermenting Lambic is slowly aged in oak barrels together with freshly picked cherries, which fully give theLeer más
Iglesia de Santo Tomé Church

》Iglesia de Santo Tomé Church
Church with a Mudéjar tower dating from the 14th century. It houses El Greco's famous painting "The Burial of Count Orgaz".
The church dates from the 12th century,Leer más
Museo del Greco

》Museo del Greco
It celebrates the mannerist painter El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos, 1541–1614), who spent much of his life in Toledo, having been born in Fodele, Crete.
The museum opened inLeer más
Museo del Greco

》Pablo Picasso, the most important artist of the twentieth century, was also the one most greatly influenced by El Greco throughout his career. His contact with El Greco’s painting during hisLeer más
Museo del Greco

Walking Toledo

》A romantic garden with a large bust of Don Quixote as its focal point belong to the School of Fine Arts.
》Puerta del Cambrón
The Cambron Gate, is a magnificent gate located in the west sectorLeer más
Break time at la Marmita

》Fresh olives
》Sparkling water
San Juan de los Reyes Monasterio

》San Juan de los Reyes Monasterio
The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes was founded by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile to commemorate both the birth of their son,Leer más
San Juan de los Reyes Monasterio

》The monastery is an example of Gothic style with Spanish and Flemish influences. Its church is in the form of a Latin cross, with short arms, an elongated nave and side chapels situated betweenLeer más
Walking Toledo

》Puente de San Martín (St Martin's Bridge)
A medieval bridge across the river Tagus. The bridge was constructed in the late 14th century by archbishop Pedro Tenorio to provide access to theLeer más
Heading back to Madrid

》Made it back to the Toledo railway station!!!
》Enjoyed a white chocolate donut filled with cream and sparkling water on the train ride back
Back in Madrid

》Just outside Atocha Station...
A pair of gigantic, realistic baby heads greet passengers. Made of bronze, they stand 3 meters (or nearly 10 feet) tall and weigh over 2 tons each. Although they mayLeer más
Dinner at en copa debalon @ Plaza Mayor

》4-Cheese Pizza
》Sangria
Closing the night...

》Torrons Vicens
One of Spain’s most ancient and well-loved desserts, Torron can trace its heritage centuries back. A delicious amalgam of honey, egg whites, and nuts; cooked to just the rightLeer más
Heading to Segovia

》Leaving via the Madrid Chamartin Train Station
A modern high-speed train connects Madrid and Segovia in just over half an hour and is just 95 km (59 miles) away!
Chamartín Train Station, orLeer más
First views in Segovia

》Arrived through the Segovia-Guiomar train station
》Segovia-Guiomar train station
The “Guiomar” train station in Segovia is located on the outskirts of the city and facilitates access toLeer más
Alcázar de Segovia

》The Alcázar of Segovia (Fortress of Segovia)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Spain’s most impressive castles and, interestingly enough, it is also one of the castles* that inspiredLeer más
ViajeroFancy train. How many “G’s” fast does it go?
Viajero147 mph