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Toledo is a fascinating city and is excellent for taking a Spanish course. Situated to the south of Madrid, Toledo is a city steeped in history that is full of life. Toledo has some of the best Spanish schools available in its location in the centre of Spain means that it has become a very popular destination for learners of Spanish from all over the world. In Toledo, CloseTeachers offers you great Spanish courses at excellent prices, in language schools that we ourselves have carefully selected from the large number available. Choose from general language courses, Business Spanish, courses in preparation for the DELE exam or Intensive Spanish courses. After your lessons, you can take part in the cultural activities organised by the school to familiarise yourself with the city and everything it has to offer.
The city of Toledo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, is located on a rocky headland, bordered by the river Tajo in the very heart of Spain, just 70 kilometres from the capital, Madrid.
Considered by many to be a 'second Rome', Toledo is still very much a unique city. Toledo is steeped in history, with three cultures from three religions - Islam, Judaism and Christianity, having left their mark.
For centuries, the capital of Castile-La Mancha has been able to preserve an unrivalled, urban, architectural, and artistic heritage. Churches, synagogues, mosques, convents, city walls, bridges, towers and an endless amount of cultural and artistic examples are held in their buildings make Toledo a place waiting to be discovered. Visit the gothic Cathedral or the Lorenzana Palace, or the monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, and feel like you've stepped into a bygone era.
Losing yourself in its squares, gardens and narrow streets will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Made to be walked along their long slopes and to be seen on the horizon, there are a large number of monuments in Toledo, surrounded by unforgettable spots and places that will open your eyes.
In the south of the province, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo, is the Cabañeros National Park, a protected area that combines a mixture of Mediterranean woodland in the mountains and meadows on the wide plains.
Toledo's cuisine has various specialities based on game products, such as stewed partridge, quail or venison with wild mushrooms. Don't forget to sample the famous manchego cheese!
The most important date in Toledo's calendar is Corpus Christi, which is celebrated nine weeks after Easter. This festival, which has been a tradition for centuries, involves a large and colorful procession which tours the historic centre of the capital.
Our Spanish schools in Toledo organise activities and excursions for students so that you can discover the wealth of cultural sites to be seen in the city. While learning Spanish, you could be taking flamenco or salsa classes, visiting Madrid or Aranjuez, or hiking in the mountains that surround the city.
By Car- You can get to Toledo in just 50 minutes by motorway (AP-41) from Madrid Barajas International Airport.
By Train- To reach the city there are fast trains (Avant) that link Madrid (Puerta de Atocha Station) within Toledo in 30 minutes, from which, there are good connections with Spain and the rest of Europe, including Paris Austerlitz. For further information, please contact www.renfe.es.
By Plane- The nearest airport is Madrid Barajas, from which there are flights to numerous national and international destinations, including Brussels, London Stansted, Paris and Rome. Please visit www.aena.es for further information.