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Toledo is the capital of province of Toledo and autonomous region Castile - La Mancha. Certainly, Toledo is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities of medieval Spain. It managed to be kept practically without changes since XV century when the capital moved to Madrid.

Toledo was given a name "the city of three civilizations" because there are monuments of Christian, Arabian and Judaism cultures. Toledo should be visited all the amateurs of the Spanish painting. Toledo - "the city Al Greco". The artist lived there for a long time and a lot of his pictures are exhibited at the city museums.

Toledo stands on a rocky height which bottom is washed with the Tagus river. The city is surrounded by a fortification. The greatest buildings of the city - the Cathedral and the castle of Spanish kings Alcazar.

Toledo is famous for manufacture of marzipans. The main souvenirs from Toledo - products from silver and steel - swords and rapiers, female jewels. In the Middle Ages Damask smiths brought art to forge steel in Toledo. This city became the important European center of manufacturing of cold weapon.

  • Last visit to Toledo: Apr 2006
  • Intro Updated May 25, 2006
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    IreneMcKay Sep 25, 2011 at 4:30 AM Report Abuse

    Interesting page and some great photos.

    Irene

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    MalenaN Dec 16, 2007 at 7:01 AM Report Abuse

    The panorama view over Toledo is lovely! I will visit Spain for the first time next year but unfortunatly there will be no time for Toledo, but hopefully another time.

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    scottishvisitor Dec 4, 2007 at 9:18 AM Report Abuse

    Would love to wander the old streets = Nice history lesson for me here too

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    LoriPori Nov 21, 2007 at 4:59 AM Report Abuse

    Another wonderful Spanish city. Toledo is also blessed with a fabulous Plaza and beautiful churches.

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    tiabunna May 28, 2007 at 4:35 AM Report Abuse

    Those old cities with their narrow streets are fascinating! Maybe one day I'll get to Spain and be able to see for myself - for now, thanks for stirring my interest.

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    yumyum Mar 30, 2007 at 4:12 AM Report Abuse

    I really should travel to Spain one day :)) Thanks for showing me this wonderful city!

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    matcrazy1 Feb 28, 2007 at 6:26 PM Report Abuse

    Interesting tip on inquisitiom. Historicians say that very low number of executed witches in Poland reflects low law enforcement and laziness of investigators. Witches had to be incestigated, arrested and sentenced before execution-> that's a lot of wo

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    traveldave Feb 28, 2007 at 8:05 AM Report Abuse

    Unfortunately I didn't get to visit Toledo when I was in Spain. Too bad, looks like a great city.

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    deecat Oct 13, 2006 at 6:02 AM Report Abuse

    Toledo was a favorite Spanish city for me. You've done a wonderful job with the history, architecture, and ambience of this beautiful place.

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    barryg23 Jun 27, 2006 at 12:04 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Sergey, this is a great page on Toledo.

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