Toledo
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, Muslim and
Jewish cultures, as well as the place where harsh religious
persecutions were held against the Jews by the Visigoths.
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 2010, the city has a population of 82,489 and an area of 232.1 km2 (89.6 sq mi).
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 2010, the city has a population of 82,489 and an area of 232.1 km2 (89.6 sq mi).
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