Toledo

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Introduction

Famed for its fine weaponry, silk and wool, Toledo is also known among the Awakened as a seat of power for both mages and Tremere. The former have a Chantry at the Sociedad de la Luz, while the Tremere keep holdings at the Chantry de los Reyes. Over long centuries of battle, neither party has been able to gain the upper hand.

A small group of Nosferatu live in Toledo, staying out of the long feud. However, this situation may be changing rapidly. North of Toledo is the tiny town of Maqueda, where a Moorish castle stands alone and aloof. Lights have been seen there at night, and there are whispers among Kindred and mages alike that a new owner has taken possession of the place, someone who has come to make changes... (Excerpt taken from World of Darkness II - pg.79)

Location

Climate

History

Population

  • City (83,108) - 2011 census

Economy

Arenas

Attractions

Bars and Clubs

Bridges

Puente de Alcántara - Roman bridge across the Tagus River.
Puente de San Martín - Medieval bridge across the Tagus River.

Castles

Alcázar of Toledo
Castillo de San Servando

Cemeteries

City Government

Churches

Ermita del Cristo de la Vega
Iglesia de Santo Tome
Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo
Santa María la Blanca Synagogue - The oldest in Europe.
Santiago del Arrabal

Crime

Citizens of Toledo

Current Events

Galleries

Hospitals

Hotels & Hostels

El Cigarral de las Mercedes

Hypermarkets

Landmarks

Cambrón gate - 16th century gate
New Gate of Hinge - 16th century gate
Old door hinge or Puerta de Alfonso VI
Puerta de Bisagra Nueva - Medieval city gate
Puerta de Bisagra - Medieval city gate
Puerta del Sol - Medieval city gate
Puerta Bab al-Mardum - Medieval city gate
Mosque of Cristo de la Luz - (probable the Mage's chantry)
Palacio de Galiana

Maps

Monasteries

Convent of Santo Domingo El Antiguo
Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes - Most likely the Tremere Chantry in Toledo.

Monuments

Museums

Hospital de Tavera Museum Duque de Lerma
Mezquita de las Tornerías
Museo de El Greco
Renaissance Museo-Hospital de Santa Cruz
San Román - Museum of the Councils and Visigoth culture.
Synagogue of El Transito - Now a museum.

Parks

Private Residences

Restaurants

Ruins

Schools

Shops

Theatres

Transportation

Toledo railway station

Awakened Denizens of Toledo

Websites

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/spain/toledo-cathedral