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 Exceptional Gothic monument |
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, s/n Toledo 45002 Spain +34 925 22 2241 |
A huge, solidly built Gothic structure built between the 13th and 15th centuries with unusual mudajar-style decoration and vaults in the apse. Take a look at the extraordinary main altarpiece, the statues and frescoes in its 22 chapels, the Renaissance-style choir stalls and the plateresque wrough-iron work. However, the biggest attractions are kept in the museum (EUR 4.80): paintings by El Greco, Van Dyck, Titian, Lucas Jordan and Rafael along with Enrique de Arfe's 3.8m 16th century monstrance crafted out of gold and silver. Mass is conducted in Spring & Summer. The timings are 8a, 8:30a, 9a, 9:30a (Mozarabic), 10a, 11a, 11:45a, 6p & 7p M-Sa, 8a, 9a, 10a (Mozarabic), 11a, noon, 6p & 7p Su. Autumn & Winter timings are 8a, 8:30a, 9a, 9:30a (Mozarabic), 11a, 5p & 6p M-Sa, 8a, 9a, 10a (Mozarabic), 11a, noon, 5p & 6p Su. Mozarabic liturgy is the Christian service that was celebrated during the Moorish occupation. Tourist admission to the cathedral and museums : 4,95 EUR Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque church built by Jesuits |
Plaza Padre Juan de Mariana, s/n Toledo 45002 Spain |
You'll find the Iglesia de San Idelfonso close to the Palacio de Lorenzana. It's also known as the "Jesuits' church" because it was built by this religious order and as "San Juan Bautista" because it used to be the parish church of St. John the Baptist. It is Baroque in style. Construction commenced in 1628 and took 90 years to complete. The best feature is the facade which is flanked by towers on two sides. In 1767, King Charles III expelled the Jesuits from Spain and they therefore had to forfeit this church although it was returned to them in 1937. At present the church only opens during services. Mass times: Spring and summer: 8p & 9p M-F, 9a, 8p & 9p Sa, 9a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 8p & 9p Su (except July & August), 8:30p & 9:30p Su in July & August, Autumn & winter: 9a, 7:30p & 8:30p M-Sa, 9a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 7:30p & 8:30p Su. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Visigothic in origin |
Santa Justa, 4 Toledo 45001 Spain |
This ancient church is near Toledo's central plaza, the Zocodover. Various architectural styles are combined within the building. The sixteenth century church was built around a still-standing Visigoth chapel dating from the tenth century. It plays an important role in the celebration of Easter in Toledo. Various Christian brotherhoods store their pasos (statues representing scenes from the Passion which are paraded through the streets during Easter) here. One of these organisations, the Brotherhood of Sacred Charity, was founded in the eleventh century during Alfonso VI's seige of the city. It aimed to provide a decent burial for both Muslims and Christians who died in battle. Mass timings are: 7:30p Sa, 12:30p Su. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eleventh century Mudejar church |
Santiago del Arrabal, 1 Toledo 45003 Spain +34 925 22 0636 |
This church is situated in the city's old quarter near the Puerta de Bisagra. It is also known as the Church of Santiago del Arrabal, Arrabal meaning old town. An obvious example of Mudéjar architecture, it was constructed in the eleventh century. The separate bell tower occupies what was formerly the minaret of the mosque which occupied the same site. The church is only open during worship, but can be visited. The pulpit was once used by the fourteenth century Dominican monk Vicente Ferrer in his harangues against the Jews in the late Middle Ages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 17th century church |
Gaitanas, 4 Toledo 45001 Spain +34 925 22 4467 |
This convent for the Augustinian order of barefoot nuns, popularly known in Spain as "Las Gaitanas", is one of the many that have existed in Toledo for centuries. It is situated just a few metres from the Lorenzana Palace. This is a closed order which means that the nunnery building cannot be visited, but access is permitted to the seventeenth-century church attached. Don't miss the Rizi wall, completed at the end of the 1660's. Masses are celebrated at 8p M-Su. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thirteenth century Mudéjar convent |
Plaza de la Concepción, s/n Toledo 45006 Spain |
The Convent of the Conception is on the left as you cross over Alcántara Bridge from the Plaza de Zocodover. The name comes from the order of nuns who took over the building after the Franciscan monks moved to other premises in 1501. The exterior of the building is a magnificent example of thirteenth century Mudéjar architecture, a style which combines elements of both the Arabic and Christian traditions and was in use from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. The Renaissance style church is very rarely open to the public and was added on later, in the sixteenth century. Mass is not held here and the building is not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval mosque |
Cristo de la Luz, 11 Toledo 45001 Spain |
This mosque, a reminder of Toledo's Muslim history, was the site of the first Christian mass in the city after its recapture in 1085. It is one of Spain's best examples of Islamic architecture. It is square in layout with beautiful columns, domed ceilings and a central garden complete with fountain. It is a fantastic visit and one that will take you back in time to Moorish dominion over most of the Iberian Peninsula. There are no offical opening times, but the mosque can be visited by pre-arrangement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the Roman Circus |
Paseo del Circo Romano, s/n Toledo 45004 Spain |
This hermitage is located in the city's fertile lowland area next to the ruins of the Basilica de Santa Leocadia and the Circo Romano. It's a brick-built Romanesque-Mudejar chapel. Only the semicircular apse and the chancel remain. The interior and exterior are decorated with arches and friezes and there's an interesting statue of Christ with his arms outstretched. A religious service called the "reviernes" has been held here every Friday between Easter and Whit Sunday since the 17th century. Visitors are not otherwise admitted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Visigothic Spain |
San Clemente, s/n Toledo 45002 Spain +34 925 22 7872 |
Toledo's history is closely associated with the Visigoths who established their court and Religious Councils here and made the city their capital in Spain. The museum's collections document the Visigoth presence in Toledo. It is housed in the beautiful thirteenth-century Mudajar church of San Roman. The church was probably built on the ruins of an earlier mosque, which in turn was built on the site of a Visigoth church. Different architectural styles are combined in this cultural mixture and you'll find Islamic horseshoe arches balanced on columns with Visigoth capitals. Admission: EUR 0.60; students: EUR 0.3; senior citizens and children, free; free Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Closed: 1/1, 1/5, 25/12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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11th century church |
Plaza de San Andrés, 2 Toledo 45002 Spain |
This 11th century church may have been constructed on the site of a mosque which pre-dated Alfonso VI's conquest of the city in 1085. It stands just a few metres from the city's seminary. As is common in Toledo, various architectural styles dating from different periods are combined in the structure, including Visigoth, Gothic and Romanic features. The church is only open during services. Mass timings are: Spring and Summer(7:30p M-Sa, 9a & 12:30p Su). Autumn & Winter timings are 7p M-Sa, 9:30a & 12:30p Su. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Located to 4km from Toledo |
Valle de San Bernardo Toledo Spain |
San Bernardo is an old farm and valley located to 4km from Toledo. It was originally known as Mount Zion, as there once was a Marian religious order hermitage with said name on top of one of the two hills on the farm's southern edge. The building actually predates the San Bernardo monastery, which was set up here in 1427. The entire valley (from the left bank of the river to the hermitage, El Ángel farm, La Peraleda and the Bastida hills) is now referred to as San Bernardo. The old monastery has been restored on several occasions. The gardens can be easily visited, and the hermitage is open to the public, though you must ask the monks that still live there to open it for you. San Bernardo is off the Puebla de Montalbán motorway (there is no bus service). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rebuilt in the 17th century |
San Cipriano, s/n Toledo 45002 Spain +34 925 21 5501 |
The San Cipriano Church is tucked away on the outskirts of the old quarter near the Cortes de Castilla la Mancha. Built in the 17th century in Mudéjar style, it incorporates both Christian and Arabic features and stands on the site of a 12th century church that burned down. A stone altar frontal opposite the entrance dates from the fifteenth century. The interior houses a Byzantine statue of our Lady of Hope which may very possibly have been brought to Toledo in 1085 when Alfonso VI conquered the city. The church is only open to visitors during services. Mass timings for Spring and Summer are: 6:30p M-Sa, 11:30a Su. Autumn and Winter timings are: 6:30p M-Sa, 11:30a Su Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Founded by Alfonso VII |
San Clemente, s/n Toledo 45002 Spain |
This convent was founded by King Alfonso VII for Cluniac nuns who would later become Cistercians during the reformation in 1177. Noteworthy architectural features include two big Mudejar-Renaissance cloisters, the refectory, which is decorated with 16th century tiles, the chapter house with fine flooring and a tile-work abbess' chair, and the church, itself, a single-nave building with intersecting vaults. The Plateresque entrance, built by Alonso de Covarrubias, is also a masterpiece. The San Clemente convent is a convent of reclusion and, therefore, no visitors are admitted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely Gothic monastery |
San Juan de los Reyes, 17 Toledo 45007 Spain +34 925 22 3802 |
An architectural jewel of the Spanish Gothic style whose outstanding features are the cloisters and the arched galleries. The ground floor houses numerous sculptures along with some fine carved stone reliefs depicting images of animals and vegetation. The upper storey has a richly decorated mudejar-style ceiling. The church's interior is a riot of decor containing delicate arches, coats-of-arms, huge eagles and a star-shaped dome. You'll find it by Puerta del Cambron gate. It was commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs to commemorate Spanish victory over King Alfonso of Portugal in 1476. Admission: EUR 2. Children under 10: Free admission for EU residents Wednesday afternoons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Classical church |
Cadenas, 6 Toledo 45001 Spain |
Originally built in Moorish style in the 11th century, the tower collapsed in the 12th century and the church was completely rebuilt in a Neo-Classical style in 1762. The famous Virgen de Alfileritos de Toledo occupies a niche in the back wall. A hole in the glass which protects the painting allows the unmarried women of Toledo to make their wishes come true. They push a pin with a colored head (yellow for blonde hair, black for brown), through the hole to chose the hair color of their future spouse. Mass timings for Spring & Summer are 8a, 12:30p & 8:30p M-Sa, 10:30a, noon, 7:30p & 9p Su. Autumn & Winter timigs are: 8a, 12:30p & 8p M-Sa, 10:30a, noon, 6:30p & 8p Su. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extension of Santa Cruz museum |
Santa Fe, s/n Toledo 45001 Spain |
In the 3rd century, the Knights of the Calatrava Order built the hermitage which eventually became the convent of the Holy Faith (Santa Fe). When they abandoned it the building passed through the hands of the Conceptionists and later the Sisters of Santiago (in 1503), who in turn rented it to the Ursaline nuns in 1904, though these ladies left it in 1935. Talk about history! In 1979 the building was purchased by the State in order to enlarge the Santa Cruz Museum, and that's what's happening now. The only thing that can currently be viewed are the two entrances. The church doors on Las Armas Street and Santa Fe street both date from the 16th century. Not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tomb of Isabel of Portugal |
Plaza de Santa Isabel, 4 Toledo 45002 Spain |
This convent was founded in 1447 and dedicated to Isabel of Hungary, patron saint of the Catholic Queen Isabel I and to whom the latter felt great devotion. Queen Isabel herself ceded this building, formerly the palace of the Casarrubios y Arroyomolinos family, to the Franciscan religious order. In addition, in the choir you'll find the tomb of Isabel and Ferdinand's daughter, Isabel, Queen of Portugal. The Arabic wooden ceiling of the main chapel and the Mudéjar-style doors and the marble pillar in the cloister rooms are worth visiting, though you may do so only with the Sisters' permission. The convent is normally closed to the public. Mass is celebrated in the church at 7p M-Su. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Augustinian convent |
Santa Úrsula, 5 Toledo 45002 Spain |
This convent belonging to a congregation of Augustinian Nuns was probably built between 1256 and 1259, although local historians cannot give an exact date for its foundation. It is located in the Historic District close to the Town Hall and is one of the Augustinian order's oldest convents in all of Spain. It was hugely wealthy and important towards the end of the 15th century. If you ask and are allowed in, look out for the magnificent 18th century choir stalls. Mass timings are: 7:30a M-Sa & 10:30a Su Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cistercian convent and museum |
Plaza de Santo Domingo, 1 Toledo 45002 Spain |
El Antiguo or Ancient is an appropriate name for this Cistercian convent which is the oldest in Toledo. It was founded by Alfonso VI in 1085 when he conquered the city. It was closed to the public until 1982 when part of it was opened to visitors and the museum was set up. Entry to the museum is through the church, a building that dates from the early Renaissance and contains paintings by El Greco. El Greco's coffin can be glimpsed through the glass panel that covers the entrance to the crypt. It is also possible to buy marzipan and sweets made by the nuns. Admission cost is (EUR 1) or (EUR 0.60) for groups. Closed: 1/1, 1/6, 25/12 and Good Friday. Mass is conducted at 8a M-Sa, 10:30a Su Review © 2007, Wcities |
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El Greco's finest painting |
Plaza del Conde, 1 y 4 Toledo 45002 Spain |
Santo Tome is one of Toledo's best-known churches. It is well-situated near to El Greco's house and the old synagogues. The church dates from the twelfth century and was rebuilt in 1300. It boasts a beautiful Mudejar tower, but most of its visitors come mainly to see El Greco's most important painting, the Burial of Count Orgaz (1586-88), which is housed in a side chapel with its own separate entrance. Masses: Spring & summer: noon & 8p M-Sa, 9a (except in July & August), noon & 8p Su Admission: EUR 2, reduced rate: EUR 1,40 The chapel containing the painting closes an hour earlier from October 16 to February 28/29. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish tribute to Sephardic Jews |
Paseo del Tránsito, s/n Toledo 45002 Spain http://www.servicom.es/museose... |
The ancient Samuel Levon Synagogue, is one of the two remaining synagogues in Toledo's old Jewish quarter, the Aljama. It was built between 1336 and 1357. Following the expulsion of the Jews in 1492 it was used as a hospital and a church before being declared a national monument in 1877. In 1964 the Sephardic Museum was set up as a tribute to the descendents of Spain's Jewish population. The permanent collection charts the history of the Jewish peoples before their arrival in Spain, during their presence in the country and following their expulsion. In addition, there are often temporary exhibitions on aspects of contemporary Jewish culture and a shop selling everything from books to watches with a common Jewish theme. Closed: 1/5, 24/12, 25/12, 31/12. Admission to Synagogue and Museum: (EUR 2.40) or (1.20) for students, children, senior citizens and members of museum associations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A 12th-century Jewish temple |
Reyes Católicos, 4 Toledo 45002 Spain +34 925 22 7257 |
A uniquely beautiful building whose five naves are separated by stone columns supporting delicate horseshoe arches. The walls are starkly white. It most resembles a mosque, though it never was. You'll see fine examples of decorative plasterwork and blind arches inside. It was built as Toledo's main synagogue in 1180 (4940 in the Jewish calendar), but as a result of Saint Vicente Ferrer's anti-Semitic preaching, it was commandeered and converted into a Catholic church at the beginning of the 15th century. It later fulfilled many functions before falling into a terrible state of disrepair. Fortunately, it has now been restored to its former grandeur and is open to the public. Admission: EUR 2 Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The beauty of Jewish Toledo |
Paseo del Tránsito, s/n Toledo 45002 Spain +34 925 22 3665 http://www.servicom.es/museose... |
One of the finest examples of mudejar architecture in Toledo, this rectangular building has a beautiful moulded ceiling and its walls are covered with Hebrew inscriptions and the Castilian coat-of-arms. It now houses the Museo Sefardi. Built by Samuel Halevi it was entrusted to the religious order of Alcantara after the Jews were expelled. Admission (synagogue and museum): EUR 2.40, students: EUR 1.20; over-65s & under-18s: free; Sa, Su, May 18 & 31, Oct 12, Dec 6: free. Closed: 1/1, 1/5, 24, 25 & 31/12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely view of the valley |
Carretera de circunvalación Toledo 45002 Spain |
To get to the little chapel called the Ermita de la Virgen del Valle you have to take the Carretera del Valle road past all the pretty country houses on the banks of the river that offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The building itself is nothing special as it has suffered numerous attempts at improvement throughout the 20th century. However, the lively pilgrimage that takes place on 1st May reflects the intense devotion shown to the statue of the Virgin inside. The interior contains a collection of valuable tiled panels with Neo-Plateresque motifs and some valuable ceramics. Open to the public on 1st May only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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