The town was granted arms in the 16th century, which by special royal privilege was based on the royal of arms of Spain. See more

The metal-working industry has historically been Toledo's economic base, with a great tradition in the manufacturing of swords and knives and a … See more

The old city is located on a mountaintop with a 150-degree view, surrounded on three sides by a bend in the Tagus River, and contains many historical sites, including the See more

Toledo has long been an obligatory stop in the centre of the peninsula. The roads leading to historic Toledo are still used and in many cases … See more

Roman era and late antiquity
Toledo (Latin: Toletum) is mentioned by the Roman historian Livy (ca. 59 BCE – 17 CE) as urbs parva, … See more

Toledo has a 25-member City Council, elected by closed lists every four years. The 2023 election saw a pact made between the 9 … See more

The city of Toledo was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1940, UNESCO later given the title of World Heritage in 1987. Sights include:
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