It was a warm evening with a bit of a breeze and so we decided to take a walk to try and clear our heads of what had happened earlier in the day. Although is was very troubling, we did not want the incident to ruin our time in Toledo.
In 2001 the City of Toledo decided to eliminate tour buses and reduce tourist car traffic going into the old town by building parking lots below the medieval walls and installing a series of six covered escalators. It has been a huge success as in high season up to 40,000 people a day ride these escalators. The best part for us is our apartment is just up the street from the top of the escalators.
Part of the medieval wall which was started by the Romans, tripled in size by the Visigoths, expanded by the Moors and expanded even further by the Christian King Alfonso lV in the 11th century.
MoorThe Puerta Vieja de Bisgra is the most famous gate in Toledo. The original gate was built in the 10th century by thes but was expanded to include the two turrets in 1560.
Located across from the Cathedral in Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Toledo's striking City Hall was built in the 16th century
Toledo's magnificent Cathedral is one of Europe's best and totally dominates the town. Can't wait to explore the interior before we leave.
Geoff, all of your pictures have been fantastic and your commentary is so great. I feel like i am right there with you, i am inspired to travel to Spain again...it has been on my list for some time. Enjoy!
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