Toledo: A Melting Pot of Three Cultures
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Centuries after the rule of different Empires, Toledo still stands majestically on a craggy outcrop of rock, overlooking the whole surrounding area. This city prides itself on its rich history and invaluable cultural heritage that long endure: Jewish synagogues, fine Moorish mosques and Spain’s greatest Gothic cathedrals. Just a full day of travel, we felt like we have been transported to medieval Spain. Once an ancient capital of Castille, once being a melting pot of religious coexistence, no wonder here goes a Spanish saying of this fairy-like city: “Until you have seen Toledo, you have not seen Spain”.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2018/04/13/toledo-a-melting-pot-of-three-cultures/
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