| Seventy km south of Madrid lies the ancient city | | | | gate was built in the 4th century by the Moors |
| of Toledo, a city so steeped in history that it was | | | | and later reinforced and rebuilt in the 16th century |
| declared a World Heritage Site in 1986 by | | | | by the Christians. With plenty of parking available |
| UNESCO. In Toledo you will find one of a kind | | | | at the main gate, known as Puerta Bisagra, this is |
| historic sites like no other in all of Europe. The | | | | the ideal starting point for your tour of Toledo. |
| Santa Maria la Blanca is the oldest synagogue in | | | | No trip to Toledo would be complete without a |
| the whole of Europe. The synagogue was built in | | | | visit to the home of the famous artist El Greco. |
| 1180 as arguably one of the most unique displays | | | | Inside this museum there is an impressive |
| of synagogue architecture in the world. Ironically it | | | | collection of the artists' works in addition to other |
| was built in the Christian Kingdom of Castille for | | | | various Spanish artists. |
| Jewish use by Islamic architects. In 1405 it was | | | | In Medieval times Spanish Steel was known the |
| converted to a Christian church as it is to this | | | | world over. The weapon of the era was as much |
| day. | | | | a part of a man's ensemble as a pair of shoes |
| Toledos' most notable sight is Alcazar. This | | | | are today. Owning a sword crafted in Toledo was |
| massive castle has been used as a fortress by | | | | an object of conversation and displayed for |
| the Romans, Visigods, Arabs and Christians. | | | | everyone to see. Today visitors can still purchase |
| Alcazar has undergone several reconstructions in | | | | the famous Toledo steel swords and knives for a |
| its tumulus history. After being destroyed in the | | | | treasured addition to any collection. |
| 18th century during the war of succession it was | | | | If you have the time make a reservation in a |
| rebuilt only to suffer a great fire a mere few | | | | hotel in Toledo to completely enjoy the |
| years later. During the Spanish Civil War it once | | | | atmosphere of the city. The nights in Toledo are |
| again suffered great damage and quickly rebuilt at | | | | experience of their own. Seeing the whole city |
| the war's end. | | | | bathing in the many lights make the magic of |
| The ramparts around the city of Toledo are well | | | | Toledo shine even brighter. Your visit to Spain |
| worth the trek, starting at the main gate you will | | | | should include this historic wonder called Toledo. |
| find it is actually two gates in one. The first stone | | | | |