Tours by Tony in Spain

21/10/2026

The train in Spain runs mainly on the plain.

12/10/2026

08/10/2026

The special exhibition for the 800 year anniversary of the Catedral de Toledo. Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada whose entrance is through the cloister door (Puerta del Mollete) This allows a closer view of the 18 century fresco by Bayeu of the Santo Niño de La Guardia. While the actual fresco which occupies the whole wall around the entrance is partially damaged due to humidities over the centuries, the special exhibition further inside the Cathedral naves, displays the small poster sized preparatory oil examples of the frescos by Bayou complete and undamaged. A unique opportunity to see them as they were meant to be. I had never seen these oil sketches before as they are normally not shown to the public.



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07/10/2026

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27/09/2026

Callejón Vicario is one of the few street views close to the where you can get a glimpse of a of it.

19/09/2026

One of Madrid’s most high-profile museums, the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, has announced plans to open a second space in the city that will house a contemporary art collection donated by the philanthropist and collector Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza and her heirs. The expansion will house more than 360 contemporary artworks donated or on loan from the TBA21 Collection.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/09/17/madrid-museo-nacional-thyssen-bornemisza-new-home-contemporary-art

15/09/2026

Next to the Seminary of Toledo and opposite the Church of Saint Andrew they had recently removed a fence to a small treed area. This allowed access to what looks like a trough or a planter. However, frequently they are upside down medieval Jewish tombstones used as . There are several in Toledo Spain and throughout Spain. Some in Toledo are used as lintels for example. They have hebrew writing on them still in many cases. I haven't been able to find any information on it so far. It may not have been studied or registered.

If anyone has any additional information they can provide that would be great. Archivo Histórico de Toledo Museo Sefardí de Toledo

10/09/2026

The sculpture located in the courtyard of the Cortes de Castilla-La Mancha is titled "Unidad" (Unity). Created by Toledan sculptor Enrique de Lucas Tortajada, the piece features four interlocking fists designed as a tribute to COVID-19 victims and essential workers. It was inaugurated June 21, 2021.

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30/08/2026

Location

The Hermitage of Santa Ana is located a few meters from the Cobertizo de las Doncellas (Shelter of the Maidens) and very close to the Royal College of Noble Maidens, at number 5 Calle Colegio de Doncellas, a narrow street in the historic center of the city of Toledo, in the province of Toledo.

History

The Hermitage of Santa Ana, also known as the Hermitage of the Hospitalillo de la Señora Santa Ana (Little Hospital of Our Lady Saint Anne), was part of the now-demolished Hospital de Santa Ana, an institution of uncertain origin whose purpose was to provide lodging for the needy. This small hospital operated as a shelter with its own chapel.

In 1723, the building was rebuilt, as evidenced by the inscription preserved on the lintel of the entrance, which proclaims in classical capital letters: "This church of the Hospital of Our Lady Saint Anne was built at the expense of its devotees, in the year 1723." This renovation was financed through contributions from the faithful.

However, the main entrance predates the 18th-century construction, presumably being a Renaissance creation from the early 16th century that was preserved during the subsequent reconstruction.

After the Peninsular War (1808-1814), the church served as a temporary refuge for various religious communities needing to restore their convents, which had been damaged by French troops.

Description

The church exhibits Baroque characteristics typical of the 18th century, with a Latin cross floor plan comprising a single nave. The approximate dimensions of the main space are 28 meters long by 6 meters wide.

The main façade is notable for its carved stone entrance, which features a mixtilinear pediment and a wide lintel inscribed with the date 1723. This entrance, of Renaissance design and datable to the early decades of the 16th century, establishes a stylistic contrast with the 18th-century structure. The exterior walls are built with masonry and brick, a construction technique typical of Toledo's architectural tradition.

The building adapts to the urban context of a narrow street, respecting the dimensions and construction features common in Toledo's vernacular religious architecture.