Toledo

A gorgeous medieval city surrounded by a water. It was all cobble stone streets and small alley ways. We went to the steel museum there where they made all the swords in Lord of the Rings. All the houses and structures have been there, untouched for 1000 years. It was amazing to see a city that has been there that long. I like the history as well, itś a city of three cultures, christians, Jews, and Arabs, and they all lived together. We went to the synagogue, and a monestary, and the Cathedral of Toledo which was beautiful gothic architecture. Inside the cathedral I couldnt believe the intricate details and gaudiness. The choir room was my favorite, one of the organs in there had over 600 pipes, it was so majestic, I was almost terrified of it. I realized at the cathedral that I have a new love for El Greco´s paintings. The colors that he uses are truley amazing, I have yet to be dissatisfied with one of his paintings. He uses darker colors and vibrant reds, delicate, elongated figures. Also, Toledo is known for it´s Marzipan (almond paste) pastries..delicious!