Toledo The Gem( please see large)

Toledo was declared a world heritage by UNESCO in 1986, . Was the capital of Spain before Madrid replaced its role.The city is surrounded in 3 sides by the Tagus river. Known as a rich Jewish cultural history in the middle ages, which is called " The golden age", which ended in the 15th century( known as the "Deportation from Spain").

 

Nowadays, it has a lot of historical monuments, belonging to the 3 religions. The jewish quarter, and two Synagogues are the reminders of the Jewish roles in the past era.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Please read preface, thanks

Another angle of the city

Beautiful capture. Viewed larger is a must. Wonderful details and composition. Many thanks for the commentary on the scene, it always helps me enjoy an image more when I know something about it.

Thanks Liz, I was in the middle of uploading a 3ed angle, the city is so beautiful. So here it is...

I envy your travels. What a view!

... echoes of El Greco :) Beautiful shot showing exactly how and why this city was built. Envy you the trip!

Hi Pnina, What an awesome view....Do you feel your UV filter has contribited to the great clarity of this photograph? Thanks for sharing these with the rest of us.......I am trying to get the latest on our friend Tony, will let you know what I find out......Jim

Excellent shot,Pnina. Very good exposure,light & details. When viewed larger, the

beauty of the 'gem' is fully revealed,Pnina. Shalom!

Could there really be such a city; it seems like something out of The Brothers Grimm.

Thanks all of you for your feedback1

 

Dennis, you will soon travel as well, you and Alberto wrote me... ;-))

I remember Toledo is a beautiful city. Your photo bring back my good travel memory of this place, Pnina.

A marvellous view. The river and line of trees across the front as well as the river along the side, make a nice border and a good contrast to the city rising above. I love the way the streets tumble down to the rivers edge.

A truly magnificent setting Pnina. I love the perspective with the river running next to the city and "hugging" her.

Indeed, a gem in a gorgeous setting.

looks a bit soft to me but what a view. You really know how to make them mylady.

Municipality of two different destiny separated by just a river. Thank you for bringing me there.Shalom dear Pnina.

Interesting how it divides the richly populated city from the barren rocks on the right.