Did you know…?

1. ...Toledo was the capital of the biggest empire of Europe?

Spain owned territories around the whole world. Previously Toledo had already been capital of the Visigoth Kingdom during the Medieval Age. Today it is the capital of the region of Castilla La Mancha, homeland of Don Quijote, where you can also find a diverse geographical mix of plains, mountains and vineyards.

2. ...the swords of "the Lord of the Rings" were made in Toledo?

And those of Conan, Gladiator, Braveheart or Alexander, even the Ring of Power in the famous Tolkien´s series!

Swords factories are worth visiting... As well as the wineries, ham factories and marzipan bakeries, that are some of the traditional products which you will be able to enjoy during your stay in Aula Toledo.

3. ... Toledo is the head of Don Quijote de la Mancha Official Route?

Cervantes´ book famous hero, master piece of Universal Literature, started his adventures in the region of Toledo. The landscape of windmills that the book describes has changed little since then.

Don Quijote´s route, declared a European Cultural Interest Itinerary lets us follow the steps of the knight, see the same scenarios he saw and enjoy the cusine of that time.

4. ... the street of the dead is located in Toledo?

It is curious that this city, where it is said that at some time there were more religious people than inhabitants, was chosen by witches and wizards as learning place for their arts.

You can find the explanation in the legends of Toledo, a living testimony to popular wisdom through the times. There are esoteric legends, tales of impossible lovers, fights in the night, religious legends... All of them make Toledo a magic, bohemian and night-bird city.

Through guided tours -sometimes even played by actors- by day and by night it is possible to discover these secrets hidden from plain view.

5. ... Toledo is located in the center of Spain, less than 30 minutes away from Madrid?

Because both cities are linked by a high speed train, studying Spanish in Toledo will allow you to enjoy the beauty and amazing charm of a World Heritage City without giving up the possibilities that the capital of Spain offers. Besides, you will be able to easily access whatever part of the country you desire because communications are set up radially from the capital to the rest of Spain.