Toledo is a gorgeous ancient city in central Spain, set atop a hilltop above the majestic plains of Castilla-La Mancha. The city, which is best known as the birthplace of internationally-renowned artist El Greco, is noted for its Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultural history, showcasing diverse ethnic monuments within its city walls. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety since 1987, known as the "City of Three Cultures" during its antiquity period.
Visitors can explore Toledo landmarks such as the city's Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, Gothic-Mudéjar Church of San Juan Bautista, and 14th-century Parador de Turismo castle and palace at Oropesa. Delicious restaurants highlight unique local cuisine offerings like Toledo-style quail, stewed partridge, La Mancha cheese, and marzipan. The city's annual Corpus Christi festival, celebrated nine weeks after Easter each year, presents a famed colorful procession in the city's center.