Convent of Santa Fe

The Convent of Santa Fe is a religious building and museum located in Toledo's historic center, combining Gothic and Mudejar architectural features throughout its design. The chapels of Santa Fe and Belen display original details from the Taifa period, recognizable by their distinctive arches and decorative elements.

King Alfonso VIII granted this structure to the Order of Calatrava in 1210, making it an important religious and military center for the order. It later became a museum and received protected status as a Cultural Interest Asset in 1919 to preserve its historical value.

The name Santa Fe refers to holy faith, and the building shows how Christian and Islamic architectural styles lived side by side in medieval times. Walking through the rooms, visitors can see how these two traditions shaped the structure together.

The building sits in the northeastern part of Toledo's old town and is accessible by walking through the historic streets. As a protected monument, it functions both as an active religious site and a museum, so visitors should be respectful of both uses.

The Gothic-Mudejar apse of the original 13th-century church survives intact, showing how two building styles merged into one architectural element. This apse represents a rare example of Christian and Islamic traditions blending together in a single structure.

Location: Toledo

Architects: Juan Pablo Rodríguez Frade

GPS coordinates: 39.86009,-4.02080

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41