| While Spain is a much favoured holiday destination for | | | | diverse architectural styles. What's more, the position |
| people all around the world, many miss out on the | | | | of the town atop a Castilian hill means that it tends to |
| treasure that is Toledo. Madrid, the country's capital, is | | | | act as a sun trap so tourists can enjoy being bathed in |
| the better known Spanish destination by far but a | | | | light as they learn about this cultural hot spot. |
| fantastic time awaits tourists who take a trip to nearby | | | | Named as a UNESCO heritage site in 1986, there are |
| Toledo. | | | | plenty of beautiful sights to recommend Toledo to |
| Nestled by the Tagus River, Toledo is a town with | | | | travellers in Spain but it's also a great spot to pick up |
| strong historic links, making it an ideal destination for | | | | some bargains. The area is famous for its ornate |
| history buffs. The town was the capital of the Spanish | | | | swords, ideal for tourists searching for a souvenir with |
| empire until it moved to Madrid in the 15th century. | | | | a difference, as well as traditional handicrafts such as |
| However, a decidedly majestic air remains in Toledo to | | | | Damascene. This is an ancient art of interlacing gold on |
| this day. | | | | iron or steel and can be found mainly on small |
| A trip to just outside the walls of the city will reward | | | | decorative plates and on jewellery for sale in Toledo. |
| visitors with views of the ruins of a Roman circus | | | | Despite its delightfully old fashioned appearance, many |
| which once resided there while the town itself boasts | | | | modern conveniences can be found in this Spanish |
| the Alcazar - a large building dating back to Roman | | | | town and hotels in Toledo will position guests perfectly |
| times which now houses a stunning museum - and an | | | | to enjoy this intermingling of the old and the new. Dining |
| un-missable 13th century cathedral. The cathedral also | | | | opportunities in this sunny destination range from |
| displays a selection of exquisite stained glass, delicate | | | | Spanish classics to charming Italian eateries while |
| wooden carvings, stone sculptures and paintings | | | | tourists keen to experience some Spanish nightlife will |
| making it a must for any art fans talking a trip to the | | | | find hip places such as Picaro and Circulo de Arte to |
| town. | | | | help them dance the night away. No trip to Spain |
| While traversing the picturesque, winding cobbled | | | | should be complete without a visit to 'The Imperial City', |
| streets of Toledo, visitors are set to experience a true | | | | also known as Toledo! |
| slice of Spanish life as they thrill at the variety of | | | | |