| Toledo province | |
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| State | Spain |
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| Region | Castile-La Mancha |
| Capital | Toledo |
| Surface | 15,369 km² |
| Inhabitants | 687.391 (2018 census) |
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Toledo it is a province Spanish of the Castile-La Mancha.
To know
Geographical notes
It borders the Castile and León (province of Ávila) and the autonomous community of Madrid to the north, with the provinces of Cuenca to the east, of Ciudad Real to the south and with theExtremadura (provinces of Badajoz to the southwest and of Cáceres West).
Territories and tourist destinations
Province of Toledo: full screen map.Urban centers
- 1 Consuegra - This place is known because the scene of the fight against the windmills in the novel is set there Don Quixote of La Mancha by Cervantes.
- 2 Fuensalida - Hill town with some hermitages and monasteries.
- 3 Illescas - The main attractions of which are the Arco de Ugena and the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad.
- 4 Madridejos - It is located on the main road that crosses the Andalusian plain of La Mancha.
- 5 blue raspberry - Predominantly agricultural town, focused on olive tree cultivation.
- 6 Ocaña - It loses its origins in the prehistoric period of the Paleolithic. Some historians see it in this ancient city Vicus Cuminarius Roman.
- 7 Quintanar de la Orden - Town of medieval origins.
- 8 Seseña - Theater of the homonymous battle which took place in the first half of the 20th century.
- 9 Sonseca - City probably dating back to Roman times.
- 10 Talavera de la Reina - The largest city in the province, founded by the Romans on the right bank of the Tagus.
- 11 Toledo - Famous for centuries for its steel production and especially for swords.
- 12 Torrijos - With its Collegiate Church and the Palace of Don Pedro de Castilla.
- 13 Villacañas - Located in a strategic position for national railway communications, south of Madrid, southeast of Toledo, is located in the valley of the Riansares river at the foot of the El Romeral mountains.
- 14 Yuncos - Noteworthy are the Casa Ciriaco, the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, the 18th century noble houses, and a necropolis from the Bronze Age.
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At the table
The cultivation of saffron has a great history in this area, such as to be distinguished by the "Denominazione d'Origine" (DO) at national level.
Drinks
Like saffron, also al Méntrida wine the title of Denomination of Origin has been conferred. It is produced with red and rosé wines from Cabernet Franc, Cencibel, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Graciano, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah grapes.
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