In the Footsteps of Don Quixote: Following a Literary Hero in Modern-Day Spain

Cervantes’s legacy lives on in Toledo’s markets, cathedrals, and cobblestone charm.
In the Footsteps of Don Quixote: Following a Literary Hero in Modern-Day Spain
A city shot of Toledo, Spain, that includes the Tagus River. Autumn Spredermann
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Just 45 minutes outside Madrid is the popular village of Toledo, Spain, a medieval town where history and literature merge within a labyrinth of cobblestone streets. Toledo has been known throughout history for its high-quality sword-making and striking architecture.

However, it’s also the capital of Castile-La Mancha, the region in central Spain where the famous 17th-century fictional character Don Quixote and his faithful companion, Sancho Panza, roamed the countryside looking for adventure.
Autumn Spredemann
Autumn Spredemann
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Autumn is a South America-based reporter covering primarily Latin American issues for The Epoch Times.
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