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LL/93737
Charles Clifford
1859-1861
View of town, Toledo
[Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol. II]

Albumen print
30.0 x 41.5 cm (image)
 
The Royal Collection
RCIN 2700114
 
Photograph of an elevated view across rooftops of Toledo in Southern Spain. In the background, to the left of the centre stands the City's Cathedral. On the right stands the Alcázar.
 
During the 10th Century, Toledo was inhabited by Christians, Jews and Muslims during a period in the cities history known as the 'La Convivencia'. However, in 1085, King Alfonso VI captured Toledo thus establishing Christian control over the Moorish city. Toledo became the capital of Castille until the Spanish court moved to Madrid thus initiating the city's decline.
 
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
 
LL/93737


 

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