Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Toledo Cathedral
Toledo, Spain
A Gothic cathedral with a lavish gilded interior and works by El Greco.
Church, mosque or temple · Spain · Castilla-La Mancha
Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue
A medieval synagogue with a white interior of horseshoe arches, a reminder of Toledo's three cultures.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue matters
In the old Jewish quarter stands one of the oldest surviving synagogue buildings in Europe, with a calm white interior of horseshoe arches supported by columns. The Mudejar style reflects the blend of Christian, Muslim and Jewish craftsmanship that Toledo is famed for. It is small, peaceful and unforgettable.
Talking points
- The horseshoe arches show Mudejar craftsmanship.
- It later served as a church.
- Toledo was long known for the coexistence of three cultures.
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