In the Church of San Ildefonso, known commonly as the Jesuit Church in Toledo, Spain, we can find what has been termed a “trompe l’oeil” which is nothing more than the illusion of fake architecture that created with paint, surrounded by columns and frame paintings in perspective. Continue reading “Church of San Ildefonso”
Category: “Toledo”
Bridge of Alcantara
The Alcantara bridge in Toledo, Spain, was declared a national monument in 1921. Located at the foot of the Servando Castle, it is one of the bridges leading into the city. Continue reading “Bridge of Alcantara”
Alfileritos Street
“Alfileritos” Street in Toledo, Spain. We became very curious to know the origin of the name of this street and we now share what we have found. In Legends Toletum we find that “Alfileritos” is a long, narrow street lined with old houses and old palaces, which rises near the “Plaza de San Nicolas”, and dies at the “Plaza de San Vicente”, near the apse of the church of the same name. Continue reading “Alfileritos Street”
The Holy Prime Cathedral*
“Narciso Tomé, Master Architect of this “Santa Catedral Primada” (Holy Prime Cathedral*), drew, sculpted and also painted by himself Continue reading “The Holy Prime Cathedral*”
Railroad Station of Toledo
Inaugurated in 1919, Toledo’s Railroad Station was declared as a Place of Cultural Interes; in the category of monuments on November 21, 1991. This is the work of Architect Narciso Clavería and his neo-Moorish style. Bricks, stone, iron and cement was used in its construction. In 2005 it was restored with the advent of the high speed trains. It is located to the east of the city. Continue reading “Railroad Station of Toledo”
Public Library of Toledo
From the cafeteria of the Public Library of Toledo also know as the Castile – “La Mancha” Library located on the top floor of the Alcázar, we enjoyed an extraordinary view of night fall over Toledo.
Saint John of the Kings Monastery in Toledo
The Catholic Kings as a sign of appreciation for the victory in the Battle of Toro in 1476 by which Queen Isabel’s succession to the throne was finally resolved, order the construction of this monastery in Toledo. Continue reading “Saint John of the Kings Monastery in Toledo”
Mosque of the Christ of Light
The Mosque of the Christ of Light in Toledo is much like a precious gem, small but priceless. It is one of the most important monuments of Spanish and Moorish architecture in Spain. We found the following legend which might help explain why it is called the Christ of Light. Continue reading “Mosque of the Christ of Light”
Toledo from the Church of the Jesuits
It was unique experience to be able to view the “Alcázar” and the Holy Mary Cathedral of Toledo also referenced as the Prime Cathedral of Spain, from the towers of the Church of the Jesuits.
Chapel of the Monastery of Saint John of the Kings
The Church or Chapel of the Monastery of Saint John of the Kings in Toledo, consist of a sole nave covered by a rib vault, A star shaped dome houses the high altar, Elevated choir and lateral chapels between the buttress. Highly noticeable if the abundant decorations over the transept and main altar. With regards to the main altar piece, the original one disappeared during the Napoleon War. The current piece dated to the last century came from the Holy Cross Hospital of Toledo, founded by Pedro González de Mendoza, Cardinal of of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. Continue reading “Chapel of the Monastery of Saint John of the Kings”
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