The Medieval town Toledo in Spain

Toledo is located approximately 70 kilometers south of Madrid and is a town with a long history.

It flourished during Roman times, followed by the Visigoths, the Caliphate of Cordoba and the conquest by Alfonso VI of Castile in 1065.

Each and every culture left its marks and well preserved buildings but the majority date from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The cathedral, built between 1226 and 1493 is a mixture of many styles.

Most prominently the seven story high baroque altar.

The Alcazar opposite was the seat of the royal court until it was moved frist to Valladolid and later to Madrid.

Tolerance and peaceful coexistence between Christians, Muslims and Jews was a prominent feature of the culture here until the Jews were expelled from Spain. During the ´good times´ Toledo was also a center for learning and translations.

Toledo Old Town

Dive into history by walking the steep cobblestone streets of the Old Town.

In fact, many are so narrow that a car can hardly pass.

Discover the archways, churches, monasteries and medieval town houses.

Since 500 BC Toledo was famous for the production of the finest swords and weapons, a craft which extends to the present day, although today the products are less lethal.