Toledo, Spain, has been a hotbed for sword-making since the 5th century BC. But the art of sword-making is dying in Toledo, with just two artisans keeping the ancient tradition alive.

On my last visit to Toledo, it seemed holier than ever: Dark El Greco clouds threatened overhead, stark against bright, clear horizons. Hail pelted the masses of people clogging the streets as ...

The best view of Spain’s ancient capital Toledo is from Mirador del Valle—a lookout point to the south of the city that gives you a perspective of the monumental city. Perched on a hill top ...

That said, Toledo, a World Heritage City, is one of the great cities of Spain, particularly when viewed from above, on the Emperador Hill, where some suggest El Greco stood when he painted his ...

Toledo’s past is a complex mix of these three great religions. Today Toledo is filled with tourists day-tripping from Madrid, a quick 30-minute train ride to the north.