Toledo with a population of about 81 000 people is one of the historical cities in Spain, once it was a bishop’s residence and a spiritual center. It is the capital of Castile-La Mancha and is in the UNESCO World Heritage list. In this cozy city with narrow streets, there are many cultural monuments and ancient buildings. One of them is the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo built in the Gothic style and with Mauritanian elements, the ruins of the Roman amphitheater, the museum of the works by El Greco, Castle of San Servando and so on.
Toledo is mainly associated with the name of Spanish painter El Greco with Greek roots who used to live in this city from 1577 to 1614, and in this city, he had created many of his masterpieces, namely “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz.” Toledo’s pearl is the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo which now serves as a museum. Here, the works of such world celebrities are kept, including El Greco, Titian, Caravaggio, Velázquez and Goya. The Cathedral of St. Mary has a superb architectural composition, the facade of which are the so-called “gates of repentance”.
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According to the tradition, people touching these gates receive repentance of sins. There is a section in the center of the Cathedral designed for the spiritual choir where each of the seats there has a sculpture on a spiritual theme. This temple is notable for the fact that being a unique construction it carries inside many paintings and jewelry values. Toledo is a perfect place for tourists. Here, you can not only enjoy an artistic pleasure but also relax in cozy cafes and buy unique souvenirs from the kiosks. People are so friendly and willing to help you.
Gohar HAKOBYAN
