the ornate carvings on the walls and the sheer history make this a beautiful spot for a brief visit. More

This synagogue is no longer a place of worship (like the El Transito). It was taken over by a new order of the Catholic Church. All of the art was painted by the founder of this order. Some of the original architecture was being renovated which was very beautiful, but don't expect a historic synagogue. More

The Synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca was built in the 12th century by the Jews and was the main synagogue of the city. Later in the 15th century the building was turned into a Christian church and dedicated to St. Mary. It was used as a refuge for penitent women. The building was constructed using the Mudejar style. There... More

It's an impressive building very distinct from the cathedral but beautifull and we recomend the visit. More

Just down the street from the Transito Synagogue, this Synagogue was in my opinion, even more amazing. I heard about it from my daughter as her school took her class here to draw the arches in the building. These arches are indeed stunning as they seem to overlap and fill the building. There are small grounds around the building and... More

If you are looking for evidence of Spain's Jewish past you will have to look hard here. It is mostly a Moorish design. However there is a "Where's Waldo?" quality to finding the one remnant of evidence that it was once a synagogue. The brochure they give you tells you that there is a "Star of David" on the right... More

It was freezing cold and only one large paitning to look at More

Living in a large city with big museums, it is easy for me to go to other large cities and glut myself with similar museums, where there is more to look at than I have the capacity to take in. So it is a nice change of pace to see a place like the Sinagoga of Santa Maria la Blanca,... More

The label says it all. This was built for Jewish leaders commissioned from Moorish architects and workers. later it was converted into a Catholic convent, hence the name. It is quick to see, but truly remarkable, don't miss it. More