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Mosque of Christ of the Light (Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz)

Above the ramparts, Toledo, Spain
Ranked #14 of 39 attractions in Toledo
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description: Cristo de la Luz Mosque The Cristo de la Luz Mosque is located at Calle Cristo de la Luz and was built in 980 by the Moorish architect Musa ibn Ali... more »
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New York
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We were excited to see the Mosque of Christ of the Light. When traveling Europe, it's common to tour churches and synagogues, but less so to walk through a mosque, so I had high hopes. When we finally found the structure, we thought we had made a wrong turn. We paid the fee, went into the mosque and found ...... More

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Ferrara-Italy
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

There is almost nothing to see, just few old arches and bricks, It doesn't worth few €cents and they ask you 2.5€. When you ar in you realize you have been cheated More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Lots to see in a small space, the mosque and church combine perfectly. More

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Malaga, Spain
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Reviews in 88 cities Reviews in 88 cities
559 helpful votes 559 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The Cristo de la Luz Mosque is located at Calle Cristo de la Luz and was built in 980 by the Moorish architect Musa ibn Ali, as shown by a Kufic inscription on the main facade. The building has a square base and represents the most important example of Islamic art in Toledo. Inside the building the three naves are... More

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Wales
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

This is an exceptional historical gem. It is very small so if you are travelling in high season be aware that it might be very crowded. More

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New York City, New York
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149 reviews 149 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

I guess the reason I find this odd little building so compelling is the mixture of cultural influences that goes into making it what it is. First, the site of a Visigothic church, then a mosque (ca. 999), then a Medieval Christian church (ca. 12th century). From the first time I set eyes on it, back in 2006, I wanted... More

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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

This has been turned into a gallery and subsequently extremely comercial. There's nothing to see here and it's difficult to find. More

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Austin, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011
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The mosque is very small but interesting restorations going on. I find the history of Mosques in Toledo wonderful and the buildings - beautiful no matter what stage of restoration. The garden is directly above the city gate with a knock your socks view the the country side beyond. Take a sandwich and enjoy the view More

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Katy, TX
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2009
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This is a *very* small mosque (essentially 2 rooms) with limited information available. It is curently open but under repair. Unfortunately it appears the Mosque was vandalized at some point or over time as there is graffiti, carvings in the stone/plaster, and most of the wall art is gone. There are some remnants of original art work on the ceilings... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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