Javier although living in Madrid, hails from the nearby medieval city of Toledo. Since Toledo was next on our itenary, when we met Javi in Madrid, he suggested that we go and stay at his newly bought house in Toledo and spend the weekend with him and two other friends. He made sure that we didn’t say no, and therefore we extended our trip to Toledo from one day to a whole weekend.
Toledo is an amazing old city. Comparing it to Malta, I would associate it with the silent old capital of Mdina. In fact, Toledo has also got its own Medina.
The city is characterised by a history, which is shown also in art and architecture, of three different cultures. Christians, Jews and Muslims, lived together in this city for various centuries. When one culture conquered the city, it was tolerant to the others, and lived side by side.
It is interesting to see such a small city with various churches, chapels, synagogues and mosques, all in the same streets. Today some mosques have become Christian churches, synagogues as well, whilst other synagogues and mosques still serve their original religion.
Many say that Toledo is all of Spain in miniature. If one visits Toledo, he/she can experience all of Spain’s regions in one city.
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toledo sabiha, imma mux ha nikkummenta dwar certi neis!! ghandu idejh sbieh, that's all!!!
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