{"id":2863,"date":"2021-04-06T05:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T03:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=2863"},"modified":"2022-12-27T18:42:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T18:42:14","slug":"a-culture-packed-day-trip-to-toledo-from-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/a-culture-packed-day-trip-to-toledo-from-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Toledo Day Trip from Madrid: Top Things to See, Do, Buy, & Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

This post was originally published on September 17, 2015, and was updated on December 23, 2022.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

Toledo is a journey back in time and a feast for all five senses\u2014both at the same time. Centuries-old buildings line streets that the ancient Romans once walked. The story of Muslims, Christians, and Jews lives on around every corner. Rustic family-run taverns cook the hearty regional recipes that have sustained locals for generations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, or simply eager to see another side of Spain. A Toledo day trip is a must on anyone’s itinerary.<\/p>\r\n

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Toledo is the perfect day trip for any curious traveler. Photo credit: Clive Kim<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

All things considered, tourists and locals love to escape busy Madrid for day trips<\/a> to nearby towns. But what is it about Toledo that draws millions of curious visitors every year?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For starters, UNESCO declared Toledo a World Heritage Site in 1986 for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage. It boasts 2,000 years of history, and is filled with small hidden squares, winding side streets and historic buildings and monuments at every turn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While plenty of places in Spain have a fascinating past, Toledo’s unique confluence of cultures sets it apart. Christians, Muslims and Jews lived there together for many years, earning this town the nickname of the “city of the three cultures.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And if you’re anything like us, the food especially is of the utmost importance. Luckily, Toledo boasts some of the best rustic cooking in Spain. Delicious stews and local meats\u00a0are available on restaurant menus all around the old town.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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