In the city of Toledo, in the small autonomous community of Castilla la Mancha, in Spain

 The city of Toledo, in Spain, is said to be the heart and soul of the country.

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(in the small autonomous community of Castilla la Mancha) Toledo is a city in Spain, capital of the province of Toledo and the de jure seat of the government and parliament of Castilla–La Mancha. Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage. Located on the banks of the Tagus in central Iberia, Toledo is known as the "City of the Three Cultures" for its cultural influences throughout its history. It was the capital, from 542 to 725 CE, of the Visigothic kingdom, which followed the fall of the Roman Empire. Toledo was also the location of historic events such as the Councils of Toledo and was called the "Imperial City" due to the fact that it was the main venue of the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in Spain. The city, seat of a powerful archdiocese for much of its history, has a Gothic Cathedral, the Catedral Primada de España ("The Primate Cathedral of Spain"), and a long history in the production of bladed weapons, which are now common souvenirs of the city.

+ Toledo is truly one of Spain's most magnificent cities. Dramatically sited atop a gorge overlooking the Río Tajo, it was known in the Middle Ages as a place where – legend has it – Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities peacefully coexisted. Unsurprisingly, rediscovering the vestiges of this unique cultural synthesis remains modern Toledo’s most compelling attraction. Horseshoe-arched mosques, Sephardic synagogues and one of Spain’s finest Gothic cathedrals cram into its dense historical core. But the layers go much deeper. Further exploration will reveal Visigothic and Roman roots. Toledo’s other forte is art, in particular the haunting canvases of El Greco, the influential painter with whom the city is synonymous. Though it is popular with day trippers, try to stay overnight to fully appreciate the city in all its haunting glory.

+ Synagogues, mosques and churches stand together in Toledo's historic quarter, a testament to the medieval Spanish city's diverse history. The four towers of The Alcazar, a fortress built in 1085, dominate the skyline. Toledo and its surrounding countryside did inspire El Greco, and his paintings are on display in many places around the city, including the museum that bears his name.

+ This 2000-year-old walled city also occupies a significant place in Spain’s history. It was the former capital of the Visigothic Kingdom, a fortress of the Emirate of Cordoba, a Roman municipium, the seat of power of King Charles V, and the former capital of Spain until 1560. Walk along its narrow streets to glimpse the vestiges of this unique cultural melange -- ancient Roman structures, Moorish architectural styles, the Catedral del Toledo, the El Tránsito Synagogue, and the Cristo de la Luz Mosque. (Be sure to visit the Mirador del Valle for spectacular panoramic views of this historic city by the Tagus River.)