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Exploring Old Town Toledo

07/08/16 | Europe, Madrid, Spain, Toledo, Travel

In the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

Welcome to the second part of my Toledo, Spain day!  When we arrived in the gorgeous town outside of Madrid we took a bus tour, which you can see here, and afterwards. For the second part of our day in Toledo we got off the bus at The Alcázar and decided to explore the beautiful, old, quaint city. Having studied abroad in Rome I thought I was used to winding streets and dead end alleys but Toledo, the beautiful city on the hill, took it to a whole new level. Fromm The Alcázar we wanted to make sure to visit the famous cathedral, the number one thing to do in the city, as well as visit the monetary and getting there was tricky, even with Google Maps to guide us.

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While the Catedral Primada was gorgeous let’s start with the best – my favorite part of the day was our trip to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.  While the Monastery itself was quite pretty I would definitely put it in the nothing to write home about category but the cloisters on the other hand, they were another story entirely.  To be honest, they might be the prettiest thing I saw my entire time in Madrid and that is saying something.  The architecture was gorgeous and I love the orangery in the middle!

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Now back to the Cathedral!  On my master gdoc list on the trip under the Toledo tab I had “visit the cathedral, see the Carravagio” but once in a while my notes are wrong and this definitely should have said El Greco.  The Cathedral of Toledo is well worth a visit – the audio guide is long but the courtyard and sanctuary contain the real treasures including the  The Disrobing of Christ by El Greco, seen below on the High Altar of the sacristy.

After the Church we continued afternoon in Old Town Toledo visiting the Puerta de Bisagra and Estacion del Ferrocarril getting happily turned around in the beautiful city.

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And make sure you follow me on Snap, kellydonlin, a few photos from the day:

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Have you ever been to Toledo?

 

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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    July 15, 2016 at 12:59 am

    I agree, the monastery is gorgeous and I loved watching on Snapchat!

  2. Taylor Winkelmeyer says

    July 12, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Love these pictures! Looks like you had a wonderful time. 🙂
    ox Taylor | http://www.mycupofchic.com

  3. Amanda says

    July 11, 2016 at 11:06 am

    What a beautiful city – I love your photos!

  4. ellesees.net says

    July 11, 2016 at 6:50 am

    love your pics from toledo! on my list to visit.

  5. Raina says

    July 11, 2016 at 4:54 am

    Omg this place looks absolutely stunning!! I couldn’t help but notice your amazing red nails though too! <3

    xo Raina
    http://www.themamaqueen.com

  6. Ileana says

    July 10, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    How beautiful! Hope I can visit one day <3
    xoxo

    Ileana

    Novelstyle Blog

  7. Kate says

    July 10, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I was in Toledo in 2012 and forgot how pretty it is!
    Kate // This Side of Paradise

  8. Mel says

    July 10, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Lovely photos!

    http://www.pennyanddash.com

  9. vera says

    July 10, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    Beautiful photos!!

    Blonde in Cashmere

  10. Laura says

    July 10, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Wow, great photos, love the story !

    http://www.lauramacij.com/2016/07/neutral-in-claire.html

  11. April | April Everyday says

    July 10, 2016 at 3:29 am

    Oh wow, it looks absolutely amazing there! It reminds me a little of some of the buildings in Morocco haha!
    xo April | April Everyday

  12. Mica says

    July 9, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Wow I’ve never been but what a stunning place to visit. You’re right about the architecture, it’s breathtaking 🙂

    Away From The Blue Blog

  13. Michelle says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:46 am

    So many beautiful pictures! Wish I could visit Madrid too someday.

    Oh Dear Bumblebees

  14. thehautecookie says

    July 8, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    gorgeous photos and love ur outfit! xO!
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  15. Pamela says

    July 8, 2016 at 8:42 am

    What an adorable town.

    Great photos

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