The city of Toledo is where history meets art. It was in Toledo that El Greco created some of the most iconic masterpieces of the Spanish Renaissance. The artistic genius of Doménikos Theotokópoulos, known as El Greco, flourished in this ancient city, blending spirituality with an avant-garde style that continues …
Toledo was the former capital of medieval Spain until 1560 and to this day remains one of the country’s greatest cities where the Jewish, Moorish and Christian cultures once lived together in relative harmony. The city lies just 70km south-west of the capital and a Madrid to Toledo day trip …
The Visigothic period in Spanish history, spanning roughly the 5th to the early 8th centuries, bridges the decline of the Roman Empire and the dawn of the medieval age. Although often overshadowed by the grandeur of Roman rule and the Islamic period that followed, the Visigoths in Spain left an …
There are some remarkable day trips from Madrid which allow visitors to the capital to learn about the country’s historical legacy which defines modern-day Spain. From the medieval masterpiece of Toledo to the legends of Segovia, each destination offers a unique glimpse into the country’s past. Ávila’s fortress walls and …