Tours by Tony in Spain

07/06/2026

Site map of Toledo Spain https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CUUaDuHjH/

03/06/2026

Morning walk through the path of the the day before the

30/05/2026

For the standard Corpus Christi celebration next week, they would normally wait until Wednesday to hang those massive historic tapestries and awnings.

​But because today is the 100th anniversary of the Virgin of Sagrario's coronation, they brought a few tapistries for the decorations early for her extraordinary procession. It's a rare treat to see the streets looking like Corpus Christi a week ahead of schedule!

During the Corpus Christi festival, the Primate Cathedral of Toledo honors a centuries-old tradition by hanging its priceless Flemish tapestries on its exterior stone walls.

​Here is what makes them special:

​The Origin: The primary group consists of massive, high-quality 17th-century Baroque tapestries woven in Flanders. Many were commissioned by Cardinal Portocarrero and based on designs (cartoons) by the legendary master Peter Paul Rubens.

​The Themes: The artwork features rich allegorical themes, including the exaltation of the Eucharist, Old Testament stories, mythological scenes, and histories of Toledo's early bishops. Look closely and you can spot the weaver's mark "BB" (Brabant-Brussels).

​The Display: In a logistical feat, roughly 48 to 60 tapestries are carefully hung in the predawn hours of the festival's big Thursday and are taken down right after the procession ends.

​A Modern Debate: Because they are exposed to the elements (such as sun, wind, and past sudden rain), their outdoor exhibition is a subject of passionate debate between heritage conservationists urging for digital replicas and locals fighting to preserve the authenticity of the centuries-old ritual.

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El turismo pet friendly está en auge: más de 100 playas para perros han sido habilitadas en España, especialmente en comunidades como la Valenciana y Cataluña. Desde zonas con servicios adaptados hasta áreas de acceso regulado, prepárate para disfrutar del verano con tu fiel compañero en un paraíso canino. Malas noticias para los que no lleven microchip: ¡las normativas son estrictas!

24/05/2026

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

The El Greco Museum recently displayed the painting again after a few years of not being displayed.
This and the one from Plaza Mayor in Madrid 1680's in the Prado Museum are two of my favorite paintings. Not because they are great works of art. For me it is about Spanish society in the XVII century.
Also, the contrasting Spanish Hapsburg style with the new power of Louis the XIV in France being introduced. ( See soldiers)

See if you can locate the lady (possibly a courtesan) in a farthingale and a black lace veil over her face with a hole for one eye to peek.

The 1656
Plaza Zocodover, .

The Inquisition what a show!

23/05/2026

Llega la cita más esperada del año, con permiso del Corpus 😉 . Nuestros Patios de Toledo cumplen 25 años. Del 1 al 6 de junio podrás visitar más de 40 patios que otro año más abren sus puertas. ¡Te esperamos!.