New Britain herald., 1927-09-23
TOLEDO, SPAIN,
 REAL ANCIENT
Many Old Tunnels Have Never
 Been Explored

Washington. n. c, Sept. 2S-To- ledo, Spain, is cleaning and lighting its underground tunnels. miles Of which have never been explored, so that they may be easily accessible to tourists next year.
 The tunnels, dating back 10 Ro- man times are but one Of the his toric features of this ancient city. the date Of whose founding is still q mystery The venerable voice of legend, however. asserts that Her cules; Tubal, grandson of Noah; Jews. who fled from Ncbuchadnez- gar; and many others had a hand IF shaping it's early destiny.
 Toledo occupies the crest of hill rising nearly 200 feet from the Tagus. II is 4 miles southwest Of Madrid. When the catapult was the modern engine Of war, it was al- most impregnable. The Tagus form d an admirable moat on the south, east and west sides; and the neck Of land on the north stretching to- ward fertile plain, was protected by the plurality Of walls that sur rounded the city.
 It is difficult to imagine that within less than two hours train ride from the Spanish capital. there Is a city with marked oriental ap- pearance. The Puente de Alcantara the principal gateway to Toledo on ba ie nf Nnnrich wit massive high towers at each end. II was built In the thirteenth cen turv.
 From the time one steps upon this bridge until the river is recrossed by way Of the Puente de San Mar tin, dating back fifty years earlier than the Puente de Alcantara. the many relics and ruins of medieval days In Toledo give a flavor Of Palestine and Arabia, with a touch of French Gothic here and there.
 High above the Alcantara, looms the Alcazar. a large rectangular stone structure that was once a castle. but is used now as military school. It occupies the highest point Of Toledo.
 Had 100000 Inhabitant.
 The road approaching the city from the bridge winds around the hill past the Hospital de Santa Cruz, q fifteenth century building. and then through a Moorish archway that was nearly 400 years old when Columbus discovered America. II leads to the public square which still retains it's Moorish name - the Zocodover The Square" Is really a triangle with one slightly round side. A wall of balconied buildings surrounds 1t, pierced at frequent intervals by narrow cobble- stone streets hardly wide enough for two Toledo donkey carts to pass. There are narrow sidewalks but few pedestrians use them.
 Tn the heat of the day the h. habitants remain within their patios and balconies that may be seen through open doorways along the streets Then the Iocodover is all most deserted. But toward evening, the promenaders throng the "souarc," shrill-voiced hawkers gen crously exercise their throats crying out the merits of their wares, and the beggars-and Toledo seems 10 have it's share of them-ply their profession at the most profitable To- cations.
 A few blocks away toward the middle of the city, the lofty but graceful tower of Toledo Cathedral rises above the housetops. unfortu nately there is no cathedral close. The narrow, winding streets, border ed by unattractive buildings do not permit full view of the edifice. It is splendid example of French Gothic architecture with carved monuments stained glass and trac-