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July 19th 2012

Published: July 19th 2012

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alliz

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the interpertation of Heaven and Hell

We cannot complain about the weather, for the sun shines every day. It gives an enormous heat that makes it nice to visit churches that are here mostly museums as well. We took most of the second day to visit the Cathedral, that houses lots ot treasures, in the way of paintings from El Greco, van Dyk and other famous artists. The church itself is started in the Visigothic times ,which is from 600 till 800 A.D. Tradition has it that the Blessed Virgin Mary decended in a particular place in the Basilica. There is a piece ot the original Altar kept in a glass case. Another item worth mentioning, is the painting of El Greco above the Altar, called El Expolio, dated 1587. There is a whole gallery of El Greco paintings in the Sacristy. The Choir has magnificent wood carvings in the chairs. They were carved between 1489 / 1495. The Cathedral was all the time added on by different rulers. This was enough for the first day. We were happy the see the Hotel and have a shower, that was nice after walking in 40 degrees heat. The next day we set out to see various musuems, monastries

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inside the Cathedral

and Synagogues. It was a walking trip through very small old city streets full with cobble stones. It is all to much to induvial mention so we will try to do this with the photos. One more day in Toledo will close of the visit to this amazing city. Till next time Liz & Allan

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