Toledo Cathedral
Toledo Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Toledo, Spain
Toledo Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral in Toledo, Spain, that extends 113 meters (370 feet) in length and 56 meters (184 feet) in width. Its five stone naves rise to a height of 44 meters (144 feet), forming one of the country's largest religious structures.
Construction began in 1226 under King Ferdinand III on the site of a former mosque, with Petrus Petri leading the design. Work continued for several centuries, blending different styles within Gothic architecture.
The sacristy displays paintings by El Greco and Velázquez that visitors can view along its walls today. The Mozarabic Chapel holds daily services following a sixth-century liturgical tradition that continues to be observed here.
Guided tours open up the complex with access to the bell tower, cloisters, and museum as well as many chapels. Visiting the entire site can take several hours, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
The main choir contains more than 70 carved wooden figures depicting biblical scenes and historical events from the Reconquista. These carvings include hundreds of individual figures and rank among the most detailed sacred woodwork in Europe.
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Castile-La Mancha covers a large highland area in the middle of Spain, between Madrid and Andalusia. This region includes towns with art and history, like Toledo, an old Spanish city with medieval streets and monuments that show the mixing of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures. It also has...
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