Toledo is an area in Spain that offers a little speck of everything: architecture, history, religion, art, food and breathtaking views. Toledo is a perfect destination for those who are interested to branch out from Madrid. A 70 km journey by train makes visitors feel as if they have not just been transported to a new city but also to a different time. The city of Toledo brims with beauty and rich history and most of the visitors that come here seek knowledge about it.
Toledo is famous as The City of Three Cultures. Jews, Christians and Muslims have survived together at this place in close cooperation with each other thriving peacefully, especially during the Arab rule when a unique kind of religious tolerance was on the practice. Because of this reason, Toledo is also considered the most religious city that is present in Spain.
The footprints of different cultures are alive in the present of Toledo and it provides an eccentric mix of Islamic and Visigoth architecture. The Romans used to call this place Toletum and it became the capital of Visigoth Spain. It was during the early eighth century that the Spain was conquered by the Arabic forces. Cathedrals, mosques and synagogues were used to be nestled together in the maze-like cobblestone roads. During the Arabic rule, Toledo had flourished as city that had mixed cultures and religions until it was declared Christian in 1085 by the King Alfonso VI. During 1500s, the place got replaced by Madrid as the capital of Spain but Toledo is referred as the Imperial city or the Holy capital of Spain.
Toledo is very famous for its military forces and the structure of the place also corresponds to that of a fort. Toledo is almost impossible if you want to move around by the help of a map.
In order to have a nice trip in Toledo, it is recommended that visitors must visit the tourist information center and ask for directions and maps and also the hours for which they can visit the local attractions. They can also carry the camera along with you as Toledo is also famous for perfect backdrops that are needed for vacation photographs. The city of Toledo is still unknown to many but those who are interested in religion, art, architecture, ancient torture and history must make it possible some time to visit this breathtaking city. Toledo is sure to cater a perfect ambient atmosphere.
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