Introduction
Toledo is an ancient city in Spain that once experienced many important historical events. Under the influence of Islam, mosques were built in Toledo, as well as churches and synagogues that are of historical value in themselves and also within which history lies. Later, thanks to Toledo, part of Europe was able to gain access to an extensive repository of scientific materials and philosophical knowledge, which were translated from Greek (Menocal, 2002, p.146). That is, Europe was able to enrich itself culturally as it acquired invaluable ancestral knowledge that was stored on the territory of Toledo.
The Role of Cultural Intersection in the Development of Toledo
Toledo received a significant cultural development as it became the intersection of three religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The city is famous for its massive collection of Arabic books, which was replenished by Castilian Christian monks, creating an incredible library and an extensive repository of knowledge (Menocal, 2002, p.146).
It was the fusion of three cultures that played a significant role in the development of the city since each of them contributed to the intellectual and cultural pre-education of the town. Literature, art, architecture, traditions – all this has led to the rapid growth and development of the city.
Toledo became one of the essential taifas of Spain, which was also one of the reasons for its cultural elevation and growth. People got the opportunity not only to observe cultural development but also to acquire new knowledge that became available thanks to translated books and the accumulated wisdom of their ancestors.
Conclusion
Nevertheless, religion remains an integral part of the history and culture of the city, and the fact that although there were mosques in the town, which became a place where Christians prayed, the architecture was preserved, including arches similar in structure to Muslim ones, as well as Arabic inscriptions on the walls (Menocal, 2002, p.146). Toledo is still one of the most important in Spain due to its historical development and solid cultural significance.
Reference
Menocal, M.R. (2002). The ornament of the world. Little, Brown and Company Warner Books, Inc.