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Santa María la Blanca

Santa María la Blanca (literally Saint Mary the White, originally known as the Ibn Shushan Synagogue, or commonly "The Congregational Synagogue of Toledo'") is a museum and former synagogue in Toledo, Spain. Erected in 1180, it is disputably considered the oldest synagogue building in Europe still standing. It is now owned and preserved by the Catholic Church.

Located at 39.8569, -4.03028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1180s architecture, Almohad Caliphate, Churches in Toledo, Spain, Conversion of non-Christian places of worship into churches, Former synagogues, Medieval synagogues, Mudéjar architecture, Museums in Castile-La Mancha, Religious museums in Spain, Synagogues in Spain

Synagogue of El Transito

The Synagogue of El Transito (Spanish: Sinagoga del Tránsito) is a historic building in Toledo, Spain. It is famous for its rich stucco decoration, which bears comparison with the Alcazar of Seville and the Alhambra palaces in Granada. It was founded as a synagogue by Samuel ha-Levi Abulafia, Treasurer to Peter of Castile, in about 1356.

Located at 39.8557, -4.02944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Synagogues in Spain, Buildings and structures in Toledo, Spain, 1356 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1350s, Museums in Castile-La Mancha, 14th-century synagogues, Synagogues preserved as museums, Conversion of non-Christian places of worship into churches, Visitor attractions in Toledo, Spain, Religious museums in Spain

Puente de San Martín (Toledo)

The Puente de San Martín (English: San Martin Bridge) is a medieval bridge across the river Tagus in Toledo, Spain.

Located at 39.8566, -4.03422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pedestrian bridges in Spain, Bridges over the Tagus River, Arch bridges, Stone bridges, Buildings and structures in Toledo, Spain, Visitor attractions in Toledo, Spain

Puerta Bab al-Mardum

The Puerta Bab al-Mardum, or Puerta de Valmardón, is a city gate of Toledo, Spain. It was built in the 10th century and is probably the oldest gate of the city. Its name 'mardum' is Arabic for 'blocked up'. Perhaps because its function was taken over by the Puerta del Sol. The Spanish name Valmardón is a rough, phonetic imitation of the Arabic. 'Mezquita Bab al-Mardum' is another name for the nearby Mosque of Cristo de la Luz.

Located at 39.8609, -4.0244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates in Spain, 10th-century architecture, Buildings and structures in Toledo, Spain

Puerta de Bisagra

The Puerta de Bisagra (originally Bab al-Saqra, also called 'Puerta de Alfonso VI') is a city gate of Toledo, Spain, built in the 10th century, in the time of the taifa of Toledo. It is also called 'Bisagra Antigua' to distinguish it from the Puerta de Bisagra Nueva which was built in 1559. The gate was the main entrance to the city and dates from the Andalusian period.

Located at 39.8622, -4.0262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates in Spain, Buildings and structures in Toledo, Spain, Al-Andalus, 10th-century architecture, Visitor attractions in Toledo, Spain

Puerta de Bisagra Nueva

The Puerta de Bisagra Nueva ("The New Bisagra Gate") is the best known city gate of Toledo, Spain. The gate is of Moorish origin, but the main part was built in 1559 by Alonso de Covarrubias. It carries the coat of arms of the emperor Charles V. It superseded the Puerta Bisagra Antigua as the main entrance to the city. \t\t \t\t\tPuerta de Bisagra Toledo - coat of arms of Emp. Carlos V. JPG \t\t\t Coat of arms of emperor Charles V \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tToledotower.

Located at 39.8625, -4.0252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates in Spain, 16th-century architecture, Buildings and structures in Toledo, Spain, Visitor attractions in Toledo, Spain

Santiago del Arrabal, Toledo

Santiago del Arrabal is a church in Toledo, Spain, built in 1245-48, at the orders of Sancho II, on the site of an older church and a mosque that is known to been used since 1125. Many characteristics of the mosque have remained in the present building which is built in the Mudéjar architectural style. The church is named after Saint James (Santiago) of the outskirts (Arrabal).

Located at 39.862, -4.0255 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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13th-century architecture, Former mosques, Mudéjar architecture, Churches in Toledo, Spain

Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes, Toledo

The Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes is a historic monastery in Toledo, Spain, built by the Catholic Monarchs (1477–1504).

Located at 39.8578, -4.03167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Franciscan monasteries in Spain, Churches in Toledo, Spain, Monasteries in Castile-La Mancha