City of Three Faiths
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History is merciless.
Yes, Toledo's Alcazar (Arabic: al-qasar, meaning palace-fort) is like no other.
And the cathedral? Well, just look at it ...
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Yet, it is hard to escape the feeling that these landmarks are now mere trophies, like medals on an old, worn uniform – vague allusions to an illustrious past, the full measure and glory of which will never be known.
And what a past it is.