Historic City of Toledo

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Historic City of Toledo, UNESCO World Heritage old town in Toledo, Spain

The historic center spreads across a hilltop above the Tagus River, containing numerous medieval buildings, churches, synagogues, and narrow stone streets.

The city functioned as the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom from 542 to 725 CE and later became a center for cultural exchange between Christians, Muslims, and Jews.

The Toledo School of Translators in the 13th century transferred knowledge from Arabic and Hebrew texts to Latin, influencing European scholarship and intellectual development.

The high-speed train connects Toledo with Madrid in 30 minutes, while parking facilities outside the city walls allow convenient access to the historic center.

Toledo steel, used in sword making since Roman times, remains a traditional craft with artisanal shops producing metalwork and damascene pieces.

Location: Toledo

Part of: Toledo city

GPS coordinates: 39.85690,-4.02461

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:05

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