| If you're searching for somewhere a little less | | | | the church of San Sebastián, allowing |
| trodden for your trip away this summer, Spain's | | | | visitors a glimpse into Toledo's multi-cultural |
| Toledo is a haven of all that is culturally diverse. | | | | religious past. |
| Particularly for arts fans, Toledo is an | | | | If art for the sake of art is more your style, you'll |
| overwhelming experience that has to be seen to | | | | find a wealth of statues and monuments |
| be believed. | | | | populating the city, though there is still much to be |
| Just south of Spanish capital Madrid, Toledo was | | | | said for Toledo's breathtaking buildings. The |
| declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the | | | | Alcazar, for instance, still has tourists flocking to |
| 1980s thanks to the stunning architectural and | | | | Toledo every year to gaze upon the stone |
| monumental heritage dating back to the Spanish | | | | fortification - which was first used in the 3rd |
| Empire. Toledo is famous for plenty of things, but | | | | century before being restored in 1535. |
| its arts scene is rivalled by few. | | | | For arts and museums, Toledo still has plenty to |
| Mixing an eclectic taste of old and new, local and | | | | say. Having proudly been home to famed artist El |
| national - as well as international - inspirations, | | | | Greco towards the end of his life, Toledo |
| Toledo's arts and culture scene is both ancient and | | | | features heavily in many of his paintings, plenty of |
| absorbing. Stepping into the Cathedral of Toledo | | | | which can be seen at Toledo's art galleries. You |
| can take you back hundreds of years to the 15th | | | | can also discover this gorgeous Spanish city's |
| century where a remarkable use of lighting | | | | more exotic past as a production centre for |
| illuminates its interior and immerses visitors in | | | | swords and weapons, remainders of which are on |
| wonder at the genius of its builders. | | | | display at any of the city's esteemed museums. |
| Even far into the past, Toledo has been known as | | | | As a place that is a little bit different from other |
| a place of tolerance for the differences of others, | | | | Spanish cities like Madrid and Barcelona, Toledo is |
| which is why it is proud owner to some ancient | | | | unrivalled. And if you wish to find further |
| religious monuments from Jewish and Muslim | | | | information on the arts and museums available in |
| faiths as well as Christian - for example, the | | | | the area then many of the hotels in Toledo should |
| Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and | | | | be able to offer some advice and guidance. |