We went to Toledo which has a very interesting history and is a beautiful town. It began as a Roman city, then became a fortress of the Emirate of Cordoba and then an outpost of the Christian kingdoms fighting the Moors. For a period of time it was the capital of Spain until the capital was moved to Madrid.

The old section of Toledo has narrow cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture. We were amazed at the beauty of Toledo.

The old section of Toledo is on top of a mountain and overlooks the region.

Toledo was one of the major centres of Christian cultures after the liberation of the Moors in 1085. It is believed that the saying “Holy Toledo!” originated from Toledo Spain. The Cathedral “Primada Santa María de Toledo”  is a 13th-century Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest in Europe, and is the seat of the Cardinal Archbishop of Spain.

There are some great historic buildings and structures in Toledo including a great stone bridge called “Puente de Alcántara” which provides majestic views of the area. The bridge is located near the Castillo de San Servant and spans the Tagus river. The bridge was built by the Romans after they founded the city.

Toledo is also known for its sword making and unusually hard steel. In approximately 500 BC the Roman empire began using the swords from Toledo and eventually it became the standard source of weaponry for the Roman Legions.

Today you can see numerous swords and knifes for sale in Toledo.

It was an interesting place and well worth a visit. Now I even know where the saying “Holy Toledo!” comes from.

“Adios y que tenga un grand días”