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Mosque of Christ of the Light

Mosque of Christ of the Light

Mosque of Christ of the Light
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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  • johnmodesto
    Modesto, California810 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Magnificent ancient mosque/church, lovely garden, exceptional setting
    This is typically Toledo--an ancient mosque, converted to a Christian church, impressively restored, surrounded by lovely city views. There is a pleasant garden, which has views of the old city walls including three of the gates. The exterior of the church with it's Islamic arches is beautiful, as is the interior, which in a small space has Christian and Muslim influences. Each of the roof vaults are unique, one appears to be a Star of David. There are remnants of frescos. Entrance is 4 euros, the better deal is to buy the tourist wristband for 12 euros, which allows you to visit 7 ecclesiastical attractions.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 November 2023
  • RjessMMM
    Vancouver, Washington560 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Special place to visit
    My wife and I really enjoyed the brief visit this special place. Quite inexpensive and was not very crowded when we got there in the afternoon. By the time we started heading out, the tour groups on a Saturday had lined up on the street making getting out a bit of a challenge. You can pay an extra euro for an audio guide. There was a single small fountain to look at but the views were amazing and relaxing. There is a small shop there though other places that we visited such as the El Transito Synagogue had many of the same items and they we cheaper. Still an interesting quick visit in the wonderful city of Toledo. Enjoy.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 November 2023
  • Razorfish
    Little Rock, Arkansas5,283 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting mosque/church with great views of Toledo from its garden
    My wife and I took a day trip to Toledo during a visit to Madrid this past spring. This mosque was supposedly built in 999 and later converted to a Catholic church. This is much the same story as in Cordoba. The entree fee is €4 but it is also included on the tourist wristband for €12 for 7 ecclesiastical attractions. The interior has the Islamic architectural influence with Christian features added later. It also contains a lovely garden with commanding views of Toledo as well as part of the walls and gates of the old town. This building was one of the most interesting ones we visited during our trip to Toledo.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 January 2024
  • MargaretPowell
    Melbourne, Australia1,641 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Simple but Beautiful
    Worth a look as part of the tourist bracelet. This church built on a former mosque is so beautiful. There is a small garden and a terrace with views… and a gift shop where a lady was yelling and waving her arms at tourists who don’t speak much if any Spanish as you tried to enter. The only person I found in Toledo who clearly did not like their job!
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 23 January 2024
  • Piero C
    Annapolis, Maryland769 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don’t miss this!
    Surprisingly, this is my favorite church in Spain, a Romanesque delight taking full advantage of the simple glories of the little mosque that preceded it. Humility is built into the design of mosques, and the Romanesque, with its geometric and simple ornamentation is a suitable match for the space. The damaged condition of the murals adds to the allure.., the early church, in its modesty and fear, was refreshing human, beatific even. The highlight of a visit to Toledo.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 1 August 2024
  • Vad A.
    Maryland112 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bit out of the way, but worth the detour for history buffs
    First thing first: it is NOT a museum, so It would get one star from me because there is nothing to see inside. But it gets one more star for a historical value because it is the oldest mosque/church building in Toledo, if I understand correctly, and one more star for the view from the terrace behind the "garden" - you can take nice photos. A nice bonus is that right in front of the entrance they have recently uncovered the real ancient Roman road (yes, those big cobble stones along the street). So I think 3 stars would be fair, though it is definitely not a major point of interest in Toledo.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 September 2024
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AlfKalulu
Geneva20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • Solo
Many have commented that this monument can be seen in 10 minutes. Well, in my case I spent probably one full hour inside. True, it is a small place. Yet, the pleasure is in the detail, most of all the rare combination of 9 vaults each of which unique in design, pure caliphal art inspired by the great mosque of cordoba. The central vault, more elevated, acts as a cupola and a lantern from which a blue light enters and inundates all the other vaults creating a hypnotic sensation of unity. Unique and United at the same time…I spent another 30 minutes visiting the Islamic garden and taking a well deserved nap after spending hours walking Toledo winding streets up and down. These 90 minutes have probably been one of my most spiritual and beautiful experiences in 2022 so far.
Written 22 April 2022
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Cipriano G
4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
It is the "stamp scam". Architecturally, the building is worth visiting, it is a very well preserved mosque that can be seen and enjoyed from the public street. Paying 4 euros to enter is insane. There is nothing to see that justifies this price: a tiny room with four columns and a replica of a Christ. A poorly maintained garden and that's it. My visit lasted 4 minutes. I mentioned it, when leaving, to the person selling the tickets, to vent, since I felt ripped off. I enjoyed the outside, which is free.
It's a shame how tourism is exploited. Toledo does not deserve this.
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Written 13 November 2023
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Pernille I
Copenhagen, Denmark6,898 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
You can easily be disappointed when you see the size of this mosque where not much remains - but it would be a shame to miss it.
The visit is part of the tourist bracelet route - and if you have visited the monastery and the synagogue it is already a good deal. In addition it is located towards the exit of the city if you go back towards the station.

The mosque was one of the places of worship of the Moorish population who ruled the region and it was built in 999. For this alone it is impressive to see the details.

In 1187 it was converted into a Christian church but there are still traces of the mosque there, notably on a pillar with inscriptions in Arabic.

Granted, it's really small - barely a room; but you have to look at the whole and imagine life at the time - the little garden overlooking the plains; the palaces that were around and then this place of prayer. As at the Santa Maria la Blanca synagogue, we are surprised to see the symbols of different religions coexisting on the walls.

It highlights the importance of the city over time - and the traces of all the cultures that have marked Spain.
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Written 15 April 2024
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Janet130764
Montevideo, Uruguay75 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Not worth the 5 Euros paid. Within the exuberance of all monuments in Toledo, this is a waste of time. You get to see a tiny one room mosque, although ancient and valuable with some frescos still visible and the "cristo de luz" in the center. The outside of the building is quite interesting and the view from the tiny garden overlooks towards the "Hospital de Tavera"
Written 24 March 2023
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,283 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
My wife and I took a day trip to Toledo during a visit to Madrid this past spring. This mosque was supposedly built in 999 and later converted to a Catholic church. This is much the same story as in Cordoba. The entree fee is €4 but it is also included on the tourist wristband for €12 for 7 ecclesiastical attractions. The interior has the Islamic architectural influence with Christian features added later. It also contains a lovely garden with commanding views of Toledo as well as part of the walls and gates of the old town. This building was one of the most interesting ones we visited during our trip to Toledo.
Written 17 January 2024
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traveling123
Galicia, Spain431 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
The bracelet includes it. For those who criticize that it has little to do with it, perhaps they should review the history or check if they really have an interest in art and culture.
It is a Mosque that was ordered to be built in the year 999, that is, more than 1000 years ago and of the ten that Toledo had, it is the best preserved. Maybe if you look at the arches you will understand its style.
The replica of a Christ ujajajs itself an apse from the 12th century of the Christian period.
From the patio there are good views of Toledo. And 12 euros divided by 7 is 1.71 euros. It's not expensive, it's a gift.
Individually each one costs 4 euros. But each one will already have to know their priorities and a minimum of information to choose.
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Written 20 March 2024
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COLCHONEROMadrid
Madrid, Spain5,013 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
It is part of the "tourist bracelet" offer with which you can visit seven of the most representative monuments in Toledo. It is one of the ten mosques that Toledo once had and the best preserved, completed in 999 as indicated on its entrance façade, it was consecrated as a hermitage dedicated to the Holy Cross after the conquest of the city by Alfonso VI, at which time the Mudejar apse was added. The visit and the acquisition of the tourist bracelet are totally recommended. Toledo has so much to see that it doesn't hurt to do your research first, there are so many points of interest and we shouldn't miss them.
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Written 14 March 2024
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Piero C
Annapolis, MD769 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Solo
Surprisingly, this is my favorite church in Spain, a Romanesque delight taking full advantage of the simple glories of the little mosque that preceded it. Humility is built into the design of mosques, and the Romanesque, with its geometric and simple ornamentation is a suitable match for the space. The damaged condition of the murals adds to the allure.., the early church, in its modesty and fear, was refreshing human, beatific even. The highlight of a visit to Toledo.
Written 1 August 2024
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efustok
Houston, TX1,313 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Dear readers, when visiting Madrid you must take a day trip to Toledo…it’s honestly a fairy tale…I felt I was transported to a medieval time, and knights were going to start walking around the tiny streets. It was absolutely breathtaking…set on a hill, surrounded by the original walls, built as a fortress….with the river below. Then you happen to stumble upon this beautiful mosque, one of the oldest after Cordoba…we honestly had no clue it was there. I hadn’t done too much research before we went, I just knew from pictures I had googled that Toledo is a gem. So, this was a real treat…we went in, rented the guided tour, and are so glad we did. It gives you the history from the beginning to end when it became a church…just like Cordoba mosque, it has both Christian and Muslim history. It has a exceptional view as well…with a lovely garden that has a gentle water fountain that relaxes you, I just wanted to sit there and enjoy the breeze….a must visit when visiting Toledo…
Written 29 July 2023
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Vad A.
Maryland112 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
First thing first: it is NOT a museum, so It would get one star from me because there is nothing to see inside. But it gets one more star for a historical value because it is the oldest mosque/church building in Toledo, if I understand correctly, and one more star for the view from the terrace behind the "garden" - you can take nice photos.
A nice bonus is that right in front of the entrance they have recently uncovered the real ancient Roman road (yes, those big cobble stones along the street). So I think 3 stars would be fair, though it is definitely not a major point of interest in Toledo.
Written 2 September 2024
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