Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2004 | We roam the region of Castile, starting in Toledo — so well-preserved and packed with cultural wonder that the entire city has been declared a national monument, on to Segovia for a festive day out with the locals, then to Ávila for a dose of medieval architecture, finishing with a traditional stroll in Salamanca's Plaza Mayor. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #spain

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[brunotupibr]

Cervantes made me fall in love with Toledo and Salamanca long before going there.

[crystalwolcott]

The dude when they didn't finish the wine was like bro....

[Angel_Gomez]

Just one thing: the cultural aspect of the moors happened only during the abasidas and the Cordoba Caliphate. After that, they were also invaded by almoravides and Almohads, which weren't tolerating people nor had much interest in mathematics, philosophy and so on

[navy]

if you haven't ! been to all of these gorgeous cities....!

[blueblazerable]

Spain is just like a Big Iberian Museum. Im sure there are bad and messy places in Spain but all of them are overshadowed by the beauty and Aesthetics Spain has to offer.

[juliagarciacozar]

Da igual donde estén, la música de fondo siempre la misma, da igual Galicia, Extremadura, ellos a lo que les interesa música flamenca y el panoli este olé olé, carga ya este tipo. En mi vida he dicho olé, y por lo visto todos los españoles nos comunicamos con un ole desde que nos levantamos hasta que nos acostamos, pero no se ha dado cuenta que el único que dice ole es él?

[acortes]

By far my favorite country to visit, particularly the region of Castile!

[marcostation]

Big mistake, he say the islamic occupation was by tolerant and open people.
Totally untrue, the decapitations, lapidación and intolerance of other religious
was obvious since all people need to pay a religious s tax or suffer decapitations...
Dont know why people like to sugar coat islamic ruthless tirany and claim other e, pires were ruthless...
Is amazing historic manipulation.

[engrmichaelcarranza]

I love Spain so much! I visited it more than 5 times and my next visit for sure will be Castille!!! So beautiful!

[jambroqc]

This video made me long for Spain even more!

[mariadelcarmengalvezgonzal]

que bonita es mi españa, esta españa mia, esta españa nuestra

[kellysunserenity]

Been re-watching Rick's videos on Spain. It's a beautiful country. Hope to go one day.

[mariolpereira]

Spain is just truly magnificent, awesome history and Rick Steve’s makes it truly compelling to visit

[JoeElo]

The way he describes el alcazar de Segovia, getting rid of I think only the roof burnt in the ninetieth century, and it was rebuilt as the original thanks to Dn. José Mª Avrial in 1844 and not in a romantic style as he says.

[carloscruzsanchez]

Salamanca NO ES CASTILLA. Es el Reino de León.

Salamanca IS NOT Castile, is the Lion's Kingdom!!!

[salozinp]

Information for spain visitors: Ole, ole toro is ridicolous phrase for spaniards ears.

[ceciliomg]

I can´t believe you did not show Salamanca's cathedrals. Inexplicable.

[benaventano]

Salamanca is Leonese. It’s part of León Region, inside Castile and León. It’s a typical mistake for foreign people and most Spaniards too.
Please, respect our Leonese identity.

[daviddaywalker]

I love Spain good food good people I never went were English people went go were the Spanish hang out it's great x

[seanjobst]

I visited Segovia and Salamanca each on a day trip, this June 2017. Loved both cities, especially since my Spanish roots are from the part of Castilla y Leon between the two. Both cities are definitely worth the visit and easy to navigate by walking. For Segovia, I'd recommend starting at the Aqueduct and then walking to Alcazar, checking out a lot of the historical buildings, small churches, the main cathedrals (and of course the main one at Plaza Mayor), and of course the Casa Machado, between these two main sites....For Salamanca, its a surprisingly short walk from the train station to all the historical sites. Of course not only the two main cathedrals (Old and New) and the Universidad, but just walk around checking out sites such as the Archbishop's residence, the many smaller churches but each with very unique and distinctive features, the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea, the Guerra Civil museum, and traverse the river while looping more north into the city and across back towards the bus station (or however you arrive). But definitely check out many alleyways and back streets, which are full of their own unique treasures. There are also many excellent tapas places throughout the city. Check out ones frequented by the locals, as the food will be much better, more authentic and cheaper than those around Plaza Mayor or the University area that cater to tourists.