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7/30/2019 Guia de Toledo - Spain

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C I T Y O F D R E A M S

TOLEDO


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Declarada Conjunto Histrico Patrimonio de laHumanidad desde 1986, Toledo es, al mismotiempo, una urbe dinmica, en continuo crec-

imiento, sede universitaria y capital de Castilla -La Mancha.

Conocida como Ciudad de las Tres Culturas,Toledo es un modelo universal de convivencia ytolerancia de etnias y religiones durante siglos.Pero esta ciudad-mosaico es tambin la capitalimperial de Carlos V, la villa de El Greco, ciu-dad-convento, metrpolis del esoterismo y deleyendas, capital de la Espaa visigoda, sedeprimada de Espaa, cabecera de la Ruta deDon Quijote, un mercado vivo de artesana y unreferente mundial del vino y la gastronoma.

Para acceder a la ciudad existen trenes de

media velocidad (AV) que unen Madrid

(Estacin Puerta de Atocha) y Toledo en 30

minutos. Autobuses con una periodicidad de

30 minutos (con frecuentes servicios directos)

comunican diariamente Madrid (Estacin Sur

de Autobuses) y Toledo en 55 minutos. En slo50 minutos, por autova, se llega al aeropuerto

internacional de Barajas desde Toledo.

TOLEDO

EDITA

PATROCINA

Ayuntamiento de Toledo


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La ciudad de Toledo merece la atencin de los amantes del arte. La capital, car-gada de sugerencias estticas, ha trazado un valioso patrimonio artstico y mon-umental, superando la centena de monumentos; restos artsticos de las ms

variadas culturas y perodos se distribuyen por sus calles y plazas. La con-vivencia conjunta de las culturas cristiana, rabe y hebrea, logr durante el peri-odo medieval un verdadero apogeo cultural, si bien a travs de los siglosnumerosos personajes dejaron su huella en Toledo, El Greco, autor de la obramaestra "El Entierro del Seor de Orgaz", destaca entre los ms ilustres artistas.

La cultura de la ciudad se refleja asimismo en su gastronoma, la cocina deToledo, de sabores nobles y aristocrticos, despunta por sus propuestas decaza: guisos de venado o la perdiz roja "a la toledana", as como por las car-camusas, su popular guiso de carne. Se unen a esta tradicin dos productosde la tierra: el queso manchego, puro de oveja, y el mazapn, de origen rabey delicioso paladar, que guarda con celo la fama ganada desde el medievo.

HISTORIA | PATRIMONIO

GASTRONOMA


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En la primavera es de cita obligada laSemana Santa, con la austeridad desus calles y los pasos cargados por

sus cofrades en un espectacularsilencio nocturno a la luz de las velas.

La ciudad acoge desde hace siglos lafestividad religiosa del Corpus Christi,declarada de Inters TursticoInternacional, dando realce a la

Semana Grande de Toledo. Las callescubiertas de toldos y alfombradas detomillo, romero y cantueso, junto a lasflores y tapices de las fachadas, danpaso al vistoso cortejo procesionalculminado por la Custodia de Enriquede Arfe, del siglo XVI. Estos das son

el momento idneo para visitar lospatios tradicionales.

Junto a estas fiestas, destacan asmismo eventos como la JornadaEuropea de la Cultura Juda, a princi-pios de septiembre, y festivales como

el de la Msica de las Tres Culturas,el Internacional de Jazz o el dergano, en el ltimo trimestre del ao.

F I E S T A S Y

TRADICIONES


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C O N G R E S O S

COMPRAS | OCIO

Toledo se ha colocado a la cabeza de las ciudades espaolas en cuanto acelebracin de convenciones, congresos y eventos, a ello ha contribuido sucarcter de destino internacionalmente reconocido, el avance en su accesi-

bilidad (trenes de Alta Velocidad, proximidad del aeropuerto de Barajas) oel crecimiento de sus infraestructuras (prximo Palacio de CongresosMiradero). Posee sorprendentes sedes especiales: monasterios, palaciosrabes o renacentistas, afamadas bodegas, los singularsimos "cigarrales",amplia planta hotelera y oferta gastronmica propia.

Toledo an conserva el color histrico de sus viejos gremios de artesanos,con una riqusima muestra de artesana (damasquinados, espadera, forja,bordados, cermica, vidrios artsticos), combinada con la oferta comercialms extensa y vanguardista, lo que convierte a la ciudad en uno de los

destinos de compras preferidos por el turismo internacional. Cuando la luzcae, la mgica atmsfera nocturna de Toledo puede vivirse en todo tipo deambientes, desde el ms selecto bar de copas al ms vanguardista.


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C I U D A D D E E N S U E OTOLEDO


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EDITA

PATROCINA

Ayuntamiento de Toledo

Toledo was declared a town of HistoricalHeritage for Humanity in 1986. However, it isalso portrayed as a dynamic town, in constant

growth, with a very important university and alsothe capital of Castilla - La Mancha.It is known as the City of the Three Cultures,since it acts as a universal model of coexistenceand tolerance of the different races and religionsthroughout its history. In addition, this city-mosa-

ic is also the imperial capital of Carlos V, town ofEl Greco, city-convent, metropolis of esoteric lifeand legends, capital of Spain during Visigothtimes, starting point of the route of Don Quixote,lively craftsman marketplace and one of theleading world references as regards wines andgastronomy.

There are many different ways to get to Toledo:there is a medium speed train that joins Madrid(Station of Puerta de Atocha) and Toledo, and itonly takes 30 minutes. Buses run every 30 min-utes (with many direct daily services) fromMadrid (South Bus Station) to Toledo, which only

take 55 minutes. In addition, you can also get tothe international airport of Barajas in only 50minutes from Toledo.

TOLEDO


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The city of Toledo is one of the key meeting points for art lovers. The capital isfull of aesthetic approaches; portraying a valuable artistic and monument her-itage, with more than one hundred monuments, artistic remains from many cul-

tures and periods that can be seen on its streets and squares. The coexistenceof Christian, Arab and Hebrew cultures achieved during medieval times anincredible cultural growth, with the many different artists that managed to markToledo as a place where their creativity flourished, such as El Greco, author ofthe work of art "El Entierro del Seor de Orgaz", among its many famous artists.

The cultural life of the city is also portrayed in its gastronomy, Toledo's cuisine hasnoble and aristocratic flavours, in addition to its numerous game dishes: deer orred partridge casseroles, cooked with the typical "Toledo" style, as well as car-camusas, a popular meat casserole. In addition, we can also highlight two typi-cal products from Toledo: pure goat's cheese from La Mancha and marzipan,with its Arab origin and a delicious taste - very popular since medieval times.

HISTORY | HERITAGE

GASTRONOMY


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The Holy Week is one of the major eventsthat takes place during Spring, with the aus-terity of its streets and floats carried by the

members of the different religious associa-tions in a spectacular atmosphere ofsilence at night, illuminated by the manycandles.

The city has hosted the religious festivity ofthe Corpus Christi for centuries, which wasdeclared an International Tourist Heritageevent, portrayed as one of the leadingevents of the Semana Grande of Toledo.The streets are covered with awning andlined with thyme, rosemary and lavender,with the many flowers and tapestries on thefaades, giving way to the eye-catching

procession of the Custody of Enrique deArfe, from the XVI century. These are thebest days to visit the traditional patios.

In addition to these festivities, we can high-light events such as the European JewCulture Event, at the beginning ofSeptember, as well as different festivals,such as the Three Culture Music Day,International Jazz and Organ Festivals,during the last quarter of the year.

FESTIVITIES AND

T R A D I T I O N S


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CONGRESSES

PURCHASING | LEISURE

Toledo has become one of the leading Spanish cities as regards the cele-bration of fairs, congresses and similar events, contributing to it becomingan internationally renown destination, the new access options (high speed

trains, nearness to the airport of Barajas) or the growth of its infrastructures(next to the Miradero Palace of Congresses). It has impressive specialheadquarters and buildings: monasteries, Arab or Renaissance palaces,well-known wine cellars, the outstanding "cigarrales", many hotels and itsown gastronomic offer.

Toledo still maintains the historical colour of its old craftsman guilds, withincredibly rich samples of craftwork (damasquinados, swords, wrought iron,embroidery, ceramics, artistic glass work), in combination with the most mod-ern and vast commercial offer, making the city one of the top places for inter-

national tourists. At night, the magical atmosphere of Toledo can be lived allkinds of environments, from the most modern to the most luxurious pub.

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