Jewish Toledo
Toledo, Spain has two of the oldest surviving synagogues in Europe, and a museum that highlights the Sephardic culture associated with those synagogues.
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Jewish shop in Toledo, Spain - owner
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Is it a CINDARELLA CASTLE?! From Madrid to Toledo and Segovia in 24hrs! | Travel Vlog #81
Having 48 hour layover in Madrid, we have decided to leave the capitol and explore surroundings with a rented car.
First we headed to the city of Toledo.
Toledo is known as the Imperial City for having been the main venue of the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and as the City of the Three Cultures for the cultural influences of Christians, Muslims and Jews reflected in its history. It was also the capital from 542 to 725 AD of the ancient Visigothic kingdom, which followed the fall of the Roman Empire, and the location of historic events such as the Visigothic Councils of Toledo. Toledo has a long history in the production of bladed weapons, which are now common souvenirs from the city.
After few hours there, our group devided into 2 - one headed back to Madrid and second went to see the city of Segovia.
Segovia is one of Spain's most famous historic cities. It is located in the Castilla and León region just half an hour's drive from Madrid. The collection of historical monuments, their conservation together with its beauty make this an impressive city to visit. It was delared a World Heritage Site in 1985.
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TwoBadTourists Talk: Toledo, Spain
Recently, we took a day trip to Toledo, Spain after quite some time of being told that we must make a visit. We strolled through this former capital of Spain visiting a museum, sampling its well known treats, and admiring the beautiful views along the river from Puente de San Martín. From Plaza de Zocodover to the Jewish Quarter to the Tajo (Tagus) River, check out this historic city with us and let us know what you think! Here's the latest episode of TwoBadTourists Talk...
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South of Madrid is Toledo. This city on the hill overlooking the Tagus River was the Visigothic capital after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, and later, the Castilian capital.
The castle, the Alcazar of Toledo, once used as a Roman palace in the 3rd century, was later restored under the Spanish kings. Toledo is a rich mixture of Roman, Visigothic, Arab, Christian and Jewish cultures and it adds a blend of colors to the Spanish quilt.
There is an interesting Roman bridge in Toledo, with towers on both side of the river. The city-side tower leads up to the old town, which has an elaborate system of walls, gates and watch towers, some of which date back to the Roman times. This medieval labyrinth leads us to the town center and the cathedral.
The city has a large medieval Jewish quarter with museums in two restored Sephardic synagogues. The first, called El Transito, is a 14th century building, which has a Mudéjar polychrome stucco-work and massive paneled ceiling. The other one, is a 12th century building, converted to a church called Santa Maria La Blanca, is also in Mudéjar style, and looks more like a mosque.
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Spain- Hannibal, Romans and Toledo, Spain
Spain- Join The Indiana James as he learns about one of the most important military stronghold and historic city in all of Spain. Toledo, Spain is dominated with Roman ruins, Roman walls that still surround the historic city, medieval castles, Baroque style churches with Roman, Arab, Jewish and Christian ancestory which all can be found and is demostrated in the works of art through out the city in Spain. Discover how Hannibal, from Carthage in Northern Africa used the steel from Toledo, Spain to forge his swords before making the notorious crossing of the Alps Mountains invading Italy and the Roman Empire. One can even stay in a authentic medieval castle while visiting the old capital of the Spanish Empire here in Spain.
Toledo, Spain • Traveling & Backpacking W/ JKAAYY
Toledo, Spain • Traveling & Backpacking W/ JKAAYY
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During our Madrid Study Abroad, we had some day excursions and this was one of the first that we went on. We went to an ancient city called Toledo, which is also named as the City of the Three Cultures. It had been influenced by a historical co-existence of Christians, Muslims and Jews where they live in peace and harmony despite the different religious beliefs.
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Toledo, Spain
Toledo is a municipality located in central Spain, 70 km south of Madrid. It is the capital of the province of Toledo and the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and historical co-existence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures.
Толе́до — город в центральной части Испании, столица провинции Толедо и автономного сообщества Кастилия — Ла-Манча. Расположен к юго-западу от Мадрида на реке Тахо и является центром архиепископства. В 1986 году исторический город Толедо был включён в Список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.
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Toledo, Spain | Travel Vlog | August 2018
Those who know me, know I love traveling, and I also love sharing my experiences as well. Over time, I will improve the quality of these videos, but for now, I'll go ahead and share my cell phone videos of my trip to Toledo, Spain.
Locations in this vid: Mercado de San Miguel (San Miguel Market) | Palacio Real (Real Palace) | Catedral de la Almudena | Zara Spain | Toledo Catedral (Toledo Cathedral) | Toledo Jewish Quarter (La Juderia) | Puente de San Martin (San Martin Bridge) | Toledo Steel | Madrid Subway
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Toledo, Spain
is a municipality located in central Spain, 70 km south of Madrid. It is the capital of the province of Toledo. It is also the capital of autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage as one of the former capitals of the Spanish Empire and place of coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Moorish cultures. Many famous people and artists were born or lived in Toledo, including Al-Zarqali, Garcilaso de la Vega, Eleanor of Toledo, Alfonso X and El Greco. It was also the place of important historic events such as the Visigothic Councils of Toledo. As of 2007[update], the city has a population of 78,618 and an area of 232.1 km2 (89.59 square miles).
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TOLEDO Spain
Toledo arose over the course of 2,500 years, whose legacy we can observe today in its
streets, monuments and museums.
On the other side of the Tagus River, at the Cerro del Bu archaeological site, remnants
of its origins as a city take us back to its oldest inhabitants, the Carpetani, who dwelled
here during the Bronze Age.
Conquering the city in 192 BC, the Romans renamed it Toletum. Today one can still see
signs of the Empire’s heritage, in the traces of the Roman road, the circus for chariot
races, beams, mosaics and, in Carranque, near Toledo, the villa, it is believed, of
Maternus Cinegius, who served under Emperor Theodosius I.
After the Visigoths’ taking of the city in the 4th century, they established the capital of
their kingdom here, and two centuries later, in 589, Reccared would convene the
Council of Toledo, at which Arianism was rejected and Catholicism was embraced as
the kingdom's faith.
But Visigothic hegemony would only last until 711, when the Moors conquered the
capital. It is to this empire that Toledo owes its current form, including the narrow and
steep streets we walk today, and architectural highlights like the mosques of Cristo de
la Luz, and Tornerías; and the Puerta de Alcantara gate.
The Reconquest reached Toledo in 1085 and, after the Christians' victory, King Alfonso
VI made it the capital of the Kingdom of Castile, wresting this honour from Burgos.
In 1226, Fernando III began construction on the Cathedral of Toledo, on what had been
the city’s Mezquita Mayor, or Main Mosque.
Meanwhile, throughout these centuries of conquest and reconquest, the Jews had
remained in Toledo, also shaping it and leaving us examples of their architecture, such
as the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, and that of El Tránsito. This cultural
coexistence would begin to erode in the 14th century, until it was shattered by the
Catholic Monarchs, who decreed the expulsion of the Jews in 1492.
These kings were also responsible for the contruction of the Monasterio de San Juan
de los Reyes, Toledo's quintessential Gothic building. In fact, it was here where they
wished to be buried, though their remains were ultimately laid to rest far from Toledo,
in Granada's Royal Chapel.
In the 16th century, after the revolt of los comuneros against King Charles V, the ruler
wished to show the world the power of the Empire's capital through impressive works
of Renaissance architecture, such as El Alcázar, now an army museum – which would
have a sad moment of prominence during the Spanish Civil War, when rebel troops
resisted the Republican army's siege of the fortress.
Many centuries before this episode, Toledo's hegemony as capital of the kingdom
came to an end when in 1561 the King Felipe II moved the court to Madrid, relegating
Toledo to city of convents and monasteries. It was during this era when the artist that
would forever be associated with the culture of the city moved there: El Greco. It was
here where the painter developed his fullest and most personal style, with works like
the main altarpiece of the church of Santo Domingo el Antiguo, and The Burial of the
Count of Orgaz, which we can view in the church of Santo Tomé.
Today Toledo is the capital of Castilla la Mancha, and a living example of the cultures
that have shaped, over the centuries, the country we are today.
Toledo, Spain Perfect View
Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage as one of the former capitals of the Spanish Empire and place of coexistence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures.
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