Mosque of Cristo de la Luz

The square stone and brick building contains nine vaulted compartments supported by four columns with Visigothic capitals and decorated horseshoe arches throughout the structure.

Built in 999 as Bab al-Mardum mosque under Ahmad Ibn Hadidi, the structure was converted into a Christian chapel following Toledo's conquest by Alfonso VI in 1085.

The building demonstrates the fusion of Islamic and Christian architectural elements, with its original mosque design and later addition of a Romanesque apse in 1186.

The monument opens daily from 10:00 to 18:45 between March and October, with entry tickets costing 4 euros for adults and free admission for children under 11.

Each of the nine ceiling vaults features different geometric patterns, making this structure an exceptional example of medieval Islamic architectural mathematics and design.

Location: Toledo

Architectural style: art of the Umayyads of Cordoba

Made from material: brick, crushed stone

GPS coordinates: 39.86056,-4.02425

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05