Toledo Spain

Spain is a country in the Southwestern Europe. It borders the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean and Pyrenees Mountain. The temperate climate of Spain makes it a wonderful destination for the visitors. It is a democratic country which is organized as a parliamentary monarchy with a hereditary monarch and a bicameral parliament. Among other tourist destination, Toledo, Spain is a magnificent city located in the central Spain.

The city of Toledo, Spain, in the central Spain is about 70 kilometers south of Madrid, capital city of Spain. Toledo, Spain is the capital of the province of the same name and also of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. According to the census of 2005, the place is populated by 75,578. It has a total area of 232.1 square kilometers. This city is located on a mountain top and is surrounded on three sides by the river Tagus. It is a small fortified town. According to a source Toledo, Spain was founded by Jewish colonists in the year 540 BC.

This province of Spain was acknowledged by UNESCO in 1986 as the World Heritage Site because of its rich cultural and monumental heritage. This city gave birth to some well-known artists and peoples like Garcilaso de la Vega, AlfonsoX and El Greco. As one of the former capital of the Spanish empire and the place of co-existence of Christian, Jewish and Moorish cultures this is one of the most culturally rich destinations. This place also bore witness to some important historic events like Visigothic Councils of Toledo.

Toledo, Spain had a glorious past in the era of Islamic Caliphate when it was a beautiful combination of art and science. The most famous work of art was the “water locks of Toledo”. The city contains many historical sites including the Alcazar. It also has numerous cathedral, religious monuments, museums and a central market place. The city was famous for being an important center for the production of swords and other bladed equipments.

By train it takes about one and a half hours to reach Toledo from Madrid. Toledo, Spain being vibrant in history is an important center of European medieval history. The city also offers an extraordinary cuisine. Quails form an important pleasure for delicate plates. Very typical dishes include fried or boiled lamb, and the potato –omelette Tortilla a la Magra. Cheese made of ewe’s milk and marzipan which are produced here are of extraordinary quality. This city is also full of fun and festivity. This city is a glory of Spain in the true sense of the term.