Historical facts about the emergence of toledo
According to the latest statistical data, its population today is about 79,000 people.
The total area of the territory that it occupies is 232 square kilometers. In those places where Toledo is now spread out, people began to settle in ancient times, and in 192 BC the Romans founded a fortified camp there.
A little later, they began the production of iron ore in its deposits located nearby, and as a result of this, a small settlement began to develop rapidly. During the Middle Ages, Toledo was famous for its gunsmiths, and armor, swords and blades made of steel produced in this city were valued very highly.
For some time, this city was even an official capital of Spain, and after he lost this status in 1561, he remained a major religious center.