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Although the whole city of Toledo is monument in itself, the main monuments of Toledo are: Cathedral, Alcazar and Mosque of el Cristo de la Luz

Toledo Cathedral (Toledo)

Address: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 45002 Toledo (Toledo)
Tel.: +34 925 222 241 Fax: +34 925 253 400

Excellent representation of the Spanish gothic

This magnificent building is probably the construction that best exemplifies the charm and features of the city and was built during the years 1226 and 1492.

The main construction pattern of the cathedral is Gothic but many different styles of art are represented in its decoration, with such styles as the Renaissance in the choir stall, Mozarab in the chapel or Mudejar in the anteroom.

The sacristy is a true museum itself, with works from very famous artists, such as El Greco, Rubens, Zurbarán, Lucas Jordán, Vand Dick, Tristán and Goya, among others. However, the whole cathedral is to be considered as a museum that is worthy of admiration.

Visit information:
Schedule: Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 18.30 h. Sundays and Hollidays: 14.00 a 18.00 h
Tarifas: General: 7 €.

Toledo Alcázar (Toledo)

-Address: Cuesta de Carlos V, 2 45001 Toledo (Toledo)
Tel.: +34 925 221 673

The "Alcázar" is one of the most symbolic sites of Toledo and a privileged witness of some of the most important events in the history of Spain.

It achieved its greatest splendor during the reign of Carlos I, when the best and most renown architects devoted their talent to this historic building.

It is not open to the public at present, since it is being restored in order to house the Army Museum, whose inauguration is scheduled for 2009. This museum will be organized into eigth main rooms with historic collections (up to the 20th century) and twelve thematic rooms with diverse collections.

Visit Information:
Schedule: Temporally closed.

Mosque of el Cristo de la Luz (Toledo)

Address: Cuesta de las Carmelitas Descalzas, 10 45002 Toledo (Toledo)
Tel.: +34 925 254 191 Fax: +34 925 254 191

The Mosque was built in the 10th century, with marble columns and Visigoth capitals that support the nine domes which are adorned and constructed in different styles.

According to the legend, El Cid was brought to this place by his horse. He kneeled down and found an image of Christ which had been buried by the Christian followers to hide it from the Muslim.

The image is peculiar, since the figure's feet are sideways and not in the usual position of other crucifixes.

Visit Information:
Schedule: Friday: 2.00pm - 6.45pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10.00am - 2.00pm & 3.00pm - 6.45pm
Ticket:2,30 €.

In Toledo there are more than one-hundred monuments from different periods and styles. In the following link you may find information of all of them.