Spanish Vacation Part 2 – Toledo
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Toledo is a medieval city in central Spain, an hour South of Madrid. This used to be the capital of Spain before Madrid, and there is so much history to this beautiful city, it is definitely worth a visit. We did a day trip from Madrid, but if you want to do this right, you might want to stay overnight and see the city by the night.
Toledo’s history is an interesting mix of Christian, Moorish and Jewish heritages and is lined with renaissance churches, synagogues and mosques. The entire city looks like a set for a medieval Hollywood movie, with its historic walls and unbelievably narrow cobbled streets. The streets are so hilly and twisted, but with a great pair of walking shoes and a good map, it is so much fun to explore the city by foot.
Catedral De Toledo – Toledo’s most famous attraction is the Cathedral. Spain’s leading Catholic church has the most rich and fabulous interior, one can get lost in the splendid decor and the decorative carvings and sculptures.
Alcazar, the former imperial residence on the hill is hard to miss, it is currently closed for renovation.
Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes is a gorgeous Gothic monastery commemorating Spain’s victory over Portugal.
The entire city has been declared a national monument, the history is so well preserved and the Government has forbidden any modern exterior construction. But there is still a Mc Donald’s in the middle of Plaza de Zocodover, the central square of Toledo. They were allowed after much controversy to just display one tiny golden arch.
I know it is the food post that everyone wants to read, but I have so many food pictures from the trip, it is going to take a while to sort through those and to get to that post.
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WOW ! Splendid!!
Now looking forward to your food essay
Hey, great pictures, Sig! The trip must have been lots of fun! Are you back? It must be very cold in Seattle right now, isn’t it? Stay warm and enjoy the weekend.
Sig, the third pic reminds me of Lucerne… Hope you’re having a great time there!
Great pics!! A nice holiday treat for us(:-)
wonderful pics sig.
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Wish I was there….
Incredible cathedral Sig!! fantastic snaps dear, no need to ask how u have been enjoying? I can see you relaxed n glowing!!!!!
no worries…. show us all the pics… we are loving all of them….
Oh, I am so envious…the sights! And the food you must have had! “..so many pictures” – yeah, rub it in.
Yeah me too looking forward to your foddie post frm the trip, i am sure it is going to be a very intresting read
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oh please..all these photos are lovely..i am having fun seeing pics of places …coz the food i know will be (cought)scary (cough)…
…keep making us green girl 
Such lovely architecture. That’s one thing all European cities have in common dont they? Besides churches, town halls etc even random buildings are just beautiful. Loved reading about your trip. Cant wait to see the paella photos
Loved those pics….very nicely photographed and you look very happening in those streets there
Lovely pictures…you do seem to be having a great time
…enjoy and come back with renewed vigour 
So nice pictures.looking at the pictures, i am lost in them and feel i am in spain too !!
Not everyone
I want to see more pics of the place and to hear you talk about them 
great pics!Awaiting the food pics to drool over! :drool:
Great pics, especially the first one. And nice overcoat too
Yoohoo! I just came back from a week’s vacation this afternoon – you and your pics look good. Will put up my own posts slowly!
Hey Sig! that looks very majestic! can’t wait to visit it myself!! nice to know you had time for fun and relaxation, and a lot of shopping too, I hope!!
waiting for you to get back home!
I hope you are planning to visit Sevilla. The Triana neighborhood has some great tapas and pastries.
Do you know what this is?
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I thought you might be able to help me identify this unique Indian fruit.
Thanks for your help.
I enjoy your blog.
Roger
Awesome Photos
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Wonderful!!! You sold me on Spain!!!
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Loved every bit of the narration and the city.
Cheers,
Mythili
Thank you all… Sorry I haven’t been replying to individual comments, its been a little hectic lately… but you know how much I appreciate your comments…
great pics!!! and info too.
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it must had been awsome to be there! right?
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looking forward to the foods.
but the rest was great dont worry
be cool.
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