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Toledo Travel Guide

Toledo was one of the most important medieval cities and the capital of the Spanish Empire. Toledo was famed for its production of steel and especially of swords and the city is still a center for the manufacture of knives and other steel implements.

About Toledo

Toledo covers an area of 89.5 sq. miles (232.1 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 77.000 people being the capital of the province of Toledo and of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

CerĂ¡micas Lancha

San Juan de los Reyes, 2
Toledo 45002 Spain

Open Hours9a-2p & 4-8p M-Su (Winter), 9a-3p & 4-8p M-Su (Summer)

 

s2.jpgFollowing the Muslim tradition, Ceramicas Lancha keeps the ‘cuerda seca’ technique (an elaborate decorative technique which originated in Persia and was brought to Spain by the Moors) a closely-guarded secret. The result is the production of magnificent lamps, amphoras, jugs and all kinds of ceramic products and items belonging to this cultural heritage. You only have to take a 100-metre walk from the Puerta del Cambron to purchase a souvenir from this store, where the owner is really friendly. This store offers a world-wide delivery service.

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