Toledo History

Once the capital of Spain, Toledo has played a central role in the country’s political and religious history since Roman times. It has been a major European centre for learning and the arts for generations of Jews, Muslims and Christians alike. All of which makes wandering its narrow streets with a head full of summarised history a slightly overwhelming experience. A labyrinth of cobbled lanes – often no more than an arms width apart - twist and dip all over the old city, suddenly opening up to medieval cathedrals, synagogues, fortifications, art museums, or the stunning Alcazar. Like a lot of places in Spain, it is a town hard to appreciate in a single day. IMPORTANT...CATHEDRAL OPEN FOR LIMITED HOURS ...A MUST SEE WITH EL GRECO ART AND UNUSUAL DESIGN..DO NOT MISS.

Some of the most beautiful handcrafted swords in the world are made in this part of Spain. Be prepared to pay a hefty price, and they are well worth it. This city also has many places of worship that reflect the religious history and architecture of the Christians, Jews and Muslims. I was there during the month of May and the weather was gorgeous every day.

Toledo is the most boring city i have ever visited...everything there is connected with Don Quijote de la Mancha...but it has quite interesting history.

city full of history waiting for your visit