A to Z of Balconies – Toledo in Spain

Posted on June 3, 2021 | 8 Comments

Toledo has always been one of the most important cities in Spain and for many years contested the status of capital with nearby Madrid and was in fact the principal city until 1560. But Madrid gradually came to prominence under the Hapsburg Monarchy and Phillip II moved his court there and made it his capital in 1561. Toledo compensated for this by reinventing itself as the principal religious city in the country and today remains the seat of the Primate of all Spain.

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8 responses to “A to Z of Balconies – Toledo in Spain”

  1. margaret21 | June 3, 2021 at 7:58 am | Reply

    That’s a great header image! The Tourist Office in Toledo will be after you for that one.

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  2. pedmar10 | June 3, 2021 at 8:10 am | Reply

    Love those balconies brings back so many memories: We need more Toledo’s!

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