The Well of Wishes on Trinidad Street in Toledo — Islamic Hydraulic Architecture
Hidden among the winding alleys of Toledo’s Old Town, behind a souvenir shop window, lies the mysterious Well of Wishes: a gem of 10th–11th-century Islamic hydraulic architecture that comes to life in a softly lit underground chamber of crystal-clear water.
Origin of the Well of Wishes
Carved into the rock during the Islamic period, this well was originally part of a noble townhouse’s courtyard. After the Reconquest, in the 13th–14th centuries, rib-vaulted ceilings and the stone staircase you descend today were added, transforming the space into a water-ritual sanctuary.
How to Visit
The Well of Wishes is located in the basement of a souvenir shop in the Old Town. Simply purchase any small item—postcard, magnet, or keepsake—and the friendly owners will invite you down to view this medieval vestige, regaling you with its secrets.
Does the Water Level Always Stay the Same?
Like a spell, the well’s water level remains unchanged year-round. Neither torrential rains nor the driest summer alter its glassy surface, which reflects your image and silently holds your wishes.
How to get there
Decimal: 39.857222°, -4.025556°
DMS: 39°51'26" N, 4°1'32" O
Toledo sin duda es una joya muy cercana a madrid, recomiendo que la conozcan y pueden conseguir rutas turisticas desde madrid en la página www.madrid-toledo.com tanto privadas como en buses turisticos de lujo, sin duda que pasar un dia en toledo sera mágico