The best places and cities to visit in Spain

Toledo

Encircled on three sides by bends in the Tagus River, Toledo served as a natural fortress for a succession of Roman, Visigoth, Muslim and Christian rulers. Getting lost in the Old Quarter in Toledo is one of the great charms of a trip to this medieval city, as visitors have only to head uphill to the Plaza de Zocodover to recover their bearings. Among the must-see attractions in Toledo are the city’s Cathedral, a resplendent structure ornamented with gold relief, and the El Greco Museum, a recreation of the artist’s home that features several important paintings.