The Alcazar

Holy Toledo!!!

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August 25th 2009
Ola, I woke up early in the morning and caught the fast train to Toledo. The city was one of the most significant throughout history in that part of Spain and was home to Christians, Muslims and Jews alike. As a result, the hilltop city located in a bend in the Tajo River is a reposit of beautiful buildings and enthralling history. The early morning colours in the city were quite remarkable ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile-La Mancha » Toledo

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more