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Colors of Toledo - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Alcazar of Toledo at Night Toledo is the timeless city. Its unique way of life hasn’t changed for hundreds years. Of course, Toledo is the modern and rapidly developing city, but its cultural traditions remain unchanged. This is where the world's best armorers live; they have made the city ​​famous yet in the Middle Ages. Local craftsmen make excellent blades and swords that are in demand not only among collectors and tourists, but also among world's leading armies.
This is a small provincial town located near Madrid. Toledo is considered the cultural capital of Spain. The medieval charm of this place can’t fail to leave indifferent absolutely any … Open
It is believed that local artisans use special steel, the recipe of which has been told by immigrants from Arab countries many hundreds years ago. Travelers can buy high-quality copies of famous swords and blades in local souvenir shops and craft workshops; many craftsmen make armor to order.
During a walk through the city attentive tourists are sure to notice how important the skillful craft is. Armorer shops are located literally on every street, and many social and recreational facilities use sabers and swords as main decorations of the interior. Toledo is famous because of skilled jewelers too; they make unique works of art of precious metals. It is safe to say that there is jewelry for every occasion and taste, and if you fail to find a suitable thing, you can make the personal order. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Connoisseurs of fine dining are recommended to look into the Alqahira Rincón de Oriente restaurant, which offers visitors a wide selection of delicious Middle Eastern dishes. The … Open
Another striking craft, which locals have managed to master to perfection, is the manufacture of ceramic products. Ceramics produced in Toledo is easy to distinguish from each other, as it is decorated with incredibly delicate and skillful painting that can’t be copied by masters from other cities and countries. An interesting city has several enchanting national holidays, the names of which alone can cause tremendous interest from tourists.
Cathedral of Toledo In late January, locals celebrate Fiesta de la vaca, which literally translates as ‘The Festival of cows.’ This festival is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St. Paul; it strikes with an abundance of bright and amazing recreational activities. During the festival, you can see people dressed in costumes of cows on the streets of the city; they are trying to catch up locals and curious tourists. If they succeed, the sluggish person must pay off with treat or money.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Toledo and surroundings

Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Toledo
♥   Catedral de las Fuerzas Armadas, Madrid, 66.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Catedral-Magistral de los Santos Niños Justo y Pastor, Alcalá de Henares, 87.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Toledo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Monreal' Toledo, 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of San Servando' Toledo, 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Alcázar of Toledo' Toledo, 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Guadamur' Toledo, 12.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Almonacid' Toledo, 19.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Peñaflor' , 28.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Peñas Negras' Toledo, 31.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique landmarks in Toledo and around

Estacion de Atocha

From the series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
In this wonderful zone you can wait for the train. Choose the bench and adore the view. The new terminal resembles the modern shopping centre. Several years ago there were opened a number of cafes and restaurants, even the stylish nightclub. The railway station Estacion de Atocha is the biggest in the country. It was built in 1892. The station has 13 platforms and 24 lanes. … Read further

Royal Palace of Madrid

From the series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
The best European architects, sculptors and artists were chosen for the building of the royal residence. Some elements of the original decoration were saved until our days. Today visitors can see wonderful frescos, Flemish tapestries and antique sculptures. Also, the King’s palace has several collections of antique things. Among them, you can find a number of unique ones. … Read further
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Toledo

Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Toledo. Learn the best periods to visit Toledo to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Toledo.
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