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| 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. |
| A TRAVEL THROUGH HISTORY |
| The Alcazar: A fortification has been on this site since Romen times. In 1936 Franco's forces took refuge here and the Alcazar was almost completely destroyed. A museum today, it is a good place to start your visit to Toledo. |
| For Cervantes, Toledo was a "rocky gravity, glory of Spain and light of her cities." Coss�o called it "the most brilliant and evocative summary of Spain's history." Toledo holds a special mystique and charm, opening a page of history against a spectacular backdrop. Modern-day Toledo (pop. 66,000) may be marred by swarms of tourists and caravans of kitsch, but it remains a treasure trove of Spanish culture. The city's numerous churches, synagogues, and mosques share twisting alleyways, emblematic of a time when Spain's three religions coexisted peacefully. Visitors pay monetary homage to Toledo's Damascene swords and knives, colorful pottery, and almond-paste marzipan. |
| ~ TRAIN OF TIME ~ (II) My thoughts are miles away in time They lie in the unknown future ahead Will this journey end in peace for me I need so much to be close to you I long to be safely in your arms But of who you are I know not what. |
| Toledo Bridge |
~2001~ Madrid - January 2001 Toledo - January 2001 Granada - January 2001 Seville - January 2001 Salamanca - January 2001 Lisbon - January 2001 Coimbra - January 2001 Fatima - January 2001 London - January 2001 Barcelona - June 2001 Zurich - June 2001 2000 My Travel 2002 My Reflection |
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