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Toledo (Spain)

Toledo
City
Toledo at sunrise — The Alcázar on the left and Cathedral on the right dominate the skyline
Toledo at sunrise — The Alcázar on the left and Cathedral on the right dominate the skyline
Flag of Toledo
Flag
Coat of arms of Toledo
Coat of arms
Toledo is located in Castile-La Mancha
Toledo
Toledo
Location of Toledo within the Castile-La Mancha
Coordinates: 39°51′24″N 4°1′28″W / 39.85667°N 4.02444°W / 39.85667; -4.02444Coordinates: 39°51′24″N 4°1′28″W / 39.85667°N 4.02444°W / 39.85667; -4.02444
Country Spain Spain
Autonomous Community Castilla-La Mancha Castile–La Mancha
Province Toledo
Comarca Toledo
Partido judicial Toledo
Settled Pre-Roman
Government
 • Mayor Milagros Tolón (PSOE)
Area
 • Land 232.1 km2 (89.6 sq mi)
Elevation 529 m (1,736 ft)
Population (2012)INE
 • Total 84,019
Postcode 45001-45009
Area code(s) +34
Website http://www.ayto-toledo.org/
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historic City of Toledo
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
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Historic City of Toledo
Location Spain
Type Cultural
Criteria i, ii, iii, iv
Reference 379
UNESCO region Europe
Inscription history
Inscription 1986 (10th Session)

Toledo (Spanish: [toˈleðo]) is a city and municipality located in central Spain, 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.

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", having been influenced by a historical co-existence of Christians, Muslims and Jews. Toledo has a history in the production of bladed weapons, which are now popular souvenirs of the city.

People who were born or have lived in Toledo include Brunhilda of Austrasia, 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 2015, the city has a population of 83,226 and an area of 232.1 km2 (89.6 sq mi).


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