Toledo

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Settled since pre-Roman times, the city has held an important position for every major empire of the past 2000 years, including being the seat of supreme power under Charles V. Toledo’s harmonious cultural history is what makes it such a unique attraction today. Here, visitors can see the Santa María la Blanca, the oldest remaining synagogue in Europe, before heading to see the military museum in a 10th century Moorish fortress. Perhaps even more impressive than the hilltop citadel is the city’s cathedral - the second largest in Spain. Built during the 13th century, many consider it Spain’s finest example of High Gothic style. Inside, the Cathedral is practically its own museum with an altarpiece by El Greco and its own gallery exhibiting works by the likes of Rubens, Van Dyck, and, of course El Greco.