Parador de Toledo

The Parador de Toledo: the Jewish quarter from another perspective You are now in one of the places with the best views of Toledo: the terrace of the Parador, on Cerro del Emperador, on the other side of the Tagus River. The Paradores are part of a unique Spanish network of hotels, many of them installed in historic buildings or in places specially chosen for their relationship with the landscape and heritage. The one in Toledo, built with Mudejar inspiration, seems designed precisely for this: to sit and contemplate the city. Approach the terrace and look in front of you. From here you can understand Toledo in a way that is almost impossible when you walk through its narrow streets. And you can also locate the old Jewish quarter. Look first for the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, towards the western end of the historic center. That will be your main reference. The area of ​​the old Jewish quarter extends around it, where Santa María la Blanca and the Tránsito Synagogue are located. Further down, next to the Tagus, look for the San Martín Bridge, one of the historic entrances to this part of the city. Now look at the whole. From this distance it is much better understood that the Jewish quarter was not simply a street with some synagogues. It was an entire neighborhood, with houses, religious spaces, shops and an intense daily life, integrated into the very structure of Toledo. And since…

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