Antique Toledo weapons
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We offer you a fascinating tour of ancient Toledo, where you can enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this glorious city, as well as take to mind the Toledo dagger, fragrant saffron and the most delicious marzipan in the world. We will help you choose a real saffron and buy the famous Toledo delicacy, which is made in the women's monasteries of Toledo.
A few kilometers from Madrid, on the Tahoe River, is the ancient capital of Spain - Toledo. “The Crown of Spain and the Light of the World” was the name given to the former capital of Spain. It is a city of craftsmen, a city of gunsmiths and artisans. The glory of Toledo is a cold weapon. Iron ore deposits nearby and constant wars in the Middle Ages led to the development of the weapons craft, which glorified the city and Toledo steel around the world. It is known that the famous Toledo steel is made according to a medieval Arabic recipe. Cold weapons are all about Toledo. You won't find a street without at least one or two gun shops. Toledo is an exceptional city worthy of admiration. And long visits. The city continues to forge cold weapons not only for tourists, but also by special order of the armies of many countries. And tourists in Toledo can buy inexpensive souvenirs - imitations and real Toledo blades made of steel, which is no worse than real Damascus steel. Here you can buy original souvenir weapons in the range of 100 - 150 euros, which is not prohibited to export from Spain. Moreover, the jewelry showcases, to the delight of tourists, the masters, as old as ever, weave gold and silver patterns on black enamel. Toledo silk and ceramics are also highly valued. Spanish wines can be enjoyed in Toledo. The wines of this region (La Mancha) have a beautiful and unique taste bouquet.
Cervantes called Toledo the honor and light of Spain, Lopa de Vega the heart of Spain. What epithets did not award Toledo, calling it the Stone Fan of Spain, Spanish Pompeii and Spanish Kyoto! Today, Toledo is officially considered a museum. In general, the city has hardly changed over the centuries. Still in the narrow streets of Toledo hovers knightly spirit. This city will be remembered forever by everyone who visited it at least once in his life.