4 Best Sights in Castile–Leon and Castile–La Mancha, Spain

If you don't have a fear of heights, cross this narrow 16th-century footbridge to take in the vertiginous view of the river and equally thrilling panorama of the Casas Colgadas. It's by far the best view of the city. If you've read the popular English novel Winter in Madrid by C. J. Sansom, you'll recognize this bridge from the final scene.

Roman in origin, this is the city's oldest bridge. Next to it is a heavily restored castle built after the Christian capture of 1085 and, above this, a vast and severe military academy, an eyesore of Francoist architecture. From the other side of the Río Tajo, the bridge offers fine views of Toledo's historic center and the Alcázar.

This pedestrian bridge on the western edge of Toledo dates to 1203 and has splendid horseshoe arches. At 40 meters (131 feet) long, it was one of the longest bridges in the world at the time of construction.

Next to this bridge is an Iberian stone bull, and opposite the bull is a statue commemorating the young hero of the 16th-century picaresque novel The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and of His Fortunes and Adversities, a masterpiece of Spanish literature. There's also a 300-meter track and a network of paths on the south side of the bridge ideal for jogging.