Jewish Toledo

Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

Considered to be the most beautiful church in Toledo, the Catholic Monarchs ordered master Juan Guas to construct this monastery to perpetuate the memory of their victory at the battle of Toro.

Sinagoga de Santa María la Blanca

Constructed in the 12th century, it belonged to the Jews until 1405 when it was consecrated as a Christian church and used as a house of penance for fallen women.

Its beautiful construction reflects its long rich history; the inside holds five naves separated by 28 horseshoe arches resting on whitewashed brick pillars, with intricate adornments, crafted from larch wood and Plateresque altars.

Puerta del Cambrón

This renaissance gate of Arab origin is also known as the Gate of the Jews since it provided access to the Jewish neighbourhood in Toledo. Reconstructed in the 16th century, two primitive large fortified towers were added to the existing two, resulting in a new square-based structure holding a small patio inside.

Some bushes called cambroneras, or buckthorn shrubs, grew around the gate, giving it its name of Cambron.

Museo de Victorio Macho

This museum sits on a promontory known as Tarpeya Rock with views of an impressive Tagus River ravine, where the famous Palentine sculptor had his home and studio.

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Museo de El Greco

Although this house cum museum was not El Greco's actual residence, it reproduces a 16th century Toledo mansion with remarkable faithfulness. The furnishings and objets d'art decorating the house and the building's very structure evoke a home of those times.

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Sinagoga del Tránsito- Museo Sefardí

Built in 1366 by Samuel Levi, this synagogue belonged to the Jews until their expulsion by the Catholic Monarchs, at which time it became a Christian temple. Its walls are decorated with geometric patterns and Hebrew inscriptions, as well as different Mozarab floral motifs.

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Iglesia de Santo Tomé

Although 12th century documents mention this church, it did not take on its current appearance until the beginning of the 14th century.

Its architecture includes the magnificent square-based Mudejar tower of brick and banded masonry.

The church's worldwide fame is well-deserved since it houses the painting by El Greco, "El entierro del Senor Orgaz".

This painting represents the appearance of San Esteban and San Agustin after the death of Don Gonzalo Ruiz de Toledo, Count of Orgaz, before his burial. The composition of the work is divided into two parts with the lower painting representing the earthly domain, while the upper part reflects the celestial.

Puente de San Martín

Four arches hold up this bridge dating from the 14th century which, along with the Puente de Alcántara, formed part of the city's defensive structure.

The central arch, larger than the rest, is pointed and more than 27 meters high. On its ends, two gates or fortified towers defend the Gothic-style structure.