Our day started with breakfast at the hotel in Toledo. We enjoyed croissants, toast, scrambled eggs, ham, orange juice, and more. Then we gathered our necessities and began walking to the two museums we planned to visit today.
First we visited Museo Sefarí (Sephardic Museum). The museum was opened in 1971, and explains the history, geography, and culture of the Jewish people. It even displays artifacts dating back to 2000 B.C. Here, we were able to connect with and appreciate the origins of the Jewish community and their significance in Toledo, Spain.
Next we visited Museo del Greco, which was opened in 1911 and is located in the Jewish Quarter of Toledo. Named after Domenikos Theotokopoulos (El Greco), the museum features a collection of his paintings, along with the work of other artists. This museum showed us how 16th and 17th century artists based their works solely on religion and men with power, neglecting women and other cultural aspects.
After finishing our time in Toledo, we took a short bus ride back to Madrid. After arriving, we had the opportunity to have lunch at a place of our choice in Plaza Santa Ana. With full stomachs, we then made our way to Palacio Real, a beautiful palace filled with extravagant sculptures, silverware, and other decor.
Before dinner, we enjoyed churros with chocolate sauce and had free time to shop in Plaza Mayor. Finally, we finished off our day with a scrumptious meal at Meson de la Tortilla. Another amazing day in Spain!