About 70 kilometers south of Madrid, Spain is a historic city called Toledo. This city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits atop a granite hill, and is surrounded by the Tagus River. There is many an accommodation to choose from in this quaint, yet bustling city, and the sights available to see are astounding. There are many luxury hotels to make your stay pleasant, or you could choose to spend your time in a low-key less-expensive hotel.

One of the sights to explore is the Alcazar Fortress. This is in the highest elevation of the city and offers stunning panoramic views. It was originally built in the 1500's, but the French burned it to the ground in 1810. It was rebuilt as a college in 1882 and now stands as a Civil War museum.