Enroute to Madrid we stopped in Toledo for lunch and exploring the former Spanish capital-still capital of the autonomous province of Castile-La Mancha - and a beautifully preserved medieval gem.  Perched on a hill overlooking the Tagus River in the heart of Spain, Toledo was known as the "city of three cultures" for hits harmonious blend of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures from the 11 to the 13th centuries.

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We had an afternoon walking tour of this 2,000 year old UNESCO World Heritage Site, which Don Quixote author Miguel Cervantes described as the "glory of Spain and light of her cities."