Are you looking for a weekend getaway? What about visiting a World Heritage City, only a couple of hours away from Madrid and with a rich historical past? If you like how it sounds, you have to visit TOLEDO! Interested in visiting? Learn more about our Spanish classes and our fun afternoon activities at: www.ailmadrid.com

1. Weekend Getaway!
“TOLEDO: City of Three Cultures”
World Heritage City

2. 1. Why ‘Toledo’?
 Declared a world heritage city by UNESCO in 1987.
 Toledo has an exquisite blend of different architectural styles
as a result of the fascinating combination of the three main
cultures that have passed through Spain: Jewish, Muslim
and Catholic.
 In a short walk, you will be able to view the perfect example of
architectural beauty and cultural tolerance.

3. 2. What you can’t miss in Toledo:
 The Cathedral
 Built in the 13th century and home to some of the most
important works of the artist “El Greco”.

4. 2. What you can’t miss in Toledo:
 The Mosque of Christ of the Light
 Built in the 10th century, it is the only mosque to be preserved
after the Catholic Conquest in the 15th century.

5. 2. What you can’t miss in Toledo:
 The Sephardic Museum (Attached to the Tránsito
Synagogue)
 In which you can discover the artistic, cultural and religious Jewish
background of the city.

6. 2. What you can’t miss in Toledo:
 The Alcázar (current Army Museum)
 A military fortification of Arab origin which was used for military
purposes by all the civilizations that conquered Toledo.

7. 2. What you can’t miss in Toledo:
 Alcázar’s surroundings
 Its position on top of the city makes it possible to enjoy a
breathtaking view of Toledo and the surrounding Tagus River.

8. 3. How to get there?
 Toledo is ONLY 73 KM AWAY!
 There are trains from Madrid-Toledo for
12,90 euros (one-way)
 A cheaper option would be going by bus
with ALSA from Intercambiador de la
plaza Elíptica.
 And don’t forget to check out
‘Weekend Excursions Around Madrid’
on our website www.ailmadrid.com for
more information 