TOLEDO by All About Spain

T O L E D O

Facts....

- Castilla-La Mancha -

Inhabitants: 59.600
Altitude: 529 m above sea level

Distances:
Madrid: 71 km
Ciudad Real: 115 km
Guadalajara: 129 km
Avila: 137 km
Cuenca: 187 km
Salamanca: 234 km

Like a Travel through History

Toledo is one of the most important centers of european medieval history. The first one to report about it was Roman author Titus Livius, who describes it as a "small fortificated town", and fortification has always been an important parameter in its history, still evident to today's tourist for the monumental walls around, and the "Swords of Toledo" gave to its steel-production world-wide fame. It was capital of Spain from the Gothic epoch until 1560, fact that explains its really impressive medieval architecture. Walking through its streets one feels like having stepped back into the Middle-Ages, but in the best sense of it, and perhaps you will search your pockets for a few gold-ducats to buy some of Toledo's fine artisany or just to enjoy of its highly recommandable cuisine.

Being that close to Madrid, of course it is an ideal place to visit if you are in Spain's actual capital.

MORE ABOUT TOLEDO

Sightseeing
The best itineraries to discover monuments, museums, and everything else that makes Toledo worth a visit ...

Excursions
... to the most picturesque villages, exceptional landscapes, important monuments and historical remains around Toledo.

Photo-Tour
A great way to get a first impression! Choose from a collection of thumbnail-photos on which items to get informed or which images to see in full-scale.

Gastronomy
The very best of Toledo's traditional cuisine ...

Fiestas and Folklore
Popular customs and the most interesting festivities during all the year.

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