Built upon a steep rock skirted by the Tagus River, the Historic City of Toledo still retains the essential features of an incomparable cityscape. The Historic City of Toledo, shaped by twenty centuries of history, encompasses about 260 ha, and has preserved a remarkable historical heritage and consolidated cultural tradition. The Historic City of Toledo is linked to deep popular traditions and continues to be the repository of more than 2,000 years of history. Interventions on archaeological or historic buildings meet international standards and are based on complete and detailed documentation. The Historic City of Toledo has largely retained its form and design and location and setting have been preserved.