Toledo (Spain)

Toledo
City
Toledo at sunrise — The Alcázar on the left and Cathedral on the right dominate the skyline
Flag Coat of arms
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
Autonomous Community	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
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^[update], the city has a population of 83,226 and an area of 232.1 km² (89.6 sq mi).