Toledo is the capital of the province of Toledo and the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha. Since 1986, it has been a UNESCO heritage site. History of Toledo begins in the Bronze Age and includes Jewish, Roman, Muslim, and Christian people. The city has a central location on the Iberian peninsula. It is only 70 km (43 miles) south of Madrid. Toledo's industry has been dominated by steel-working and doing so since 500 BC. It was the standard source of weapons for the Roman empire. The famous book Don Quixote is set around Toledo and Castile–La Mancha and was written in 1605 and 1615 in two volumes. It is considered the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age with a very strong influence on the literary community. It is referenced in the Three Musketeers and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. On the highest point of the city sits the 16th century Alcazar fortress. It was a Roman palace in the 3rd century with ruins still visible under the new building. Since 2009, the palace has been used for the Army Museum. While very comprehensive, the museum itself was very difficult to get around. Our next stop was the 13th century Gothic Cathedral. The interior was definitely stunning. Owen didn't seem too impressed as he spent his time there pooping and crying which was very audible in a silent cathedral with echoing acoustics. Inside the cathedral is an altar from Narisco Tome titled Transparente from 1715 that is an example of Spanish Baroque. The Alcazar and the Cathedral are the iconic structures of the Toledo skyline. Another cool aspect of the city is the various gates that were built by the various city inhabitants.
Rainbow during our drive up to Toledo
Gold and silver piece used during processionals.
Very narrow streets that have dents where the cars
have rubbed up against the walls.
Family portrait
Awesome cleavage.
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