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Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

Name: Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes
Brand: Trip
SKU: 23901927
Rating: 4.2 (40 reviews)

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No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Toledo

Opening hours of Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours

Address:

C. de los Reyes Católicos, 17, 45002 Toledo, SpainMap

Phone:Ticket inquiry: +34-925-951200|+34-925-223802

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MaryJoy Dela Cruz Gonzales

4/5

Excellent

The cloisters and church are full of beautiful details, well worth a look. Wonderful old monastery. Although it is a bit far from the center of Toledo, it is worth visiting. The ticket was quite reasonable, only 3 euro per adult.

Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions

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The Royal Monastery of San Juan is located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter of Toledo. It is a historic Franciscan monastery. The original intention of the monastery was to show the supreme status of Catholic faith in Spain. The most worthwhile thing to visit in the monastery is its exquisite double-story cloister, and the Islamic carvings in the cloister are worth appreciating.

The Franciscan Order is one of the Catholic mendicant orders. Because its members wear gray robes, they are also called Gray Friars. The order was founded in 1209 by Francis, a wealthy man from Assisi, Italy, with the approval of the Pope.

The Royal Monastery of San Juan in Toledo was built in 1476 by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile as their own resting place. But after conquering Granada in 1492, the king and queen changed their original plan and chose to be buried in Granada, but the monastery project was almost completed. Toledo was chosen to be built because the city is located in the geographical center of Spain and is the former capital of the Visigothic Kingdom. The monastery was severely damaged when Napoleon captured Toledo, and it was reopened after repeated repairs.

The monastery's double-layered cloister is very exquisite. The first floor is in post-Gothic style, and the second floor is balanced by Mudejar decoration (close to the combination of Arabic style and Roman style). The Islamic carvings in the cloister are even more exquisite and worth appreciating. The exquisite stone carvings and quiet atrium in the church also create a unique and quiet temperament for this monastery.

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MaryJoy Dela Cruz Gonzales

Excellent

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023

MaryJoy Dela Cruz Gonzales

Excellent

The cloisters and church are full of beautiful details, well worth a look.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023

suifeng2019

Excellent

Original text

The Royal Monastery of San Juan is a historic Franciscan monastery in Toledo, Spain, dedicated to St. John. The monastery is a Gothic building with a courtyard in the middle of the square cloister and some orange trees planted in the courtyard.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2021

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Outstanding

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This is the kind of place you can spend an hour or so, it's very interesting and peaceful. The two storey monastery and the gardens in the middle of the building are very relaxing. We went without the audio guide (which turned out to be a mistake) as the small guide booklet for the site was only in Spanish, which was a shame. It only cost a few euros to enter the monastery and it was well worth the visit.

Reviewed on May 25, 2019

cici的世界

Excellent

Original text

The Royal Monastery of San Juan, also known as the Royal Monastery of St. John, is a historic Franciscan monastery dedicated to St. John. It was built in 1477 by the Spanish Catholic Kings (King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile) to celebrate the birth of their son, Prince Juan.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2019

无语的风16

Outstanding

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Royal Monastery of San Juan Toledo, Spain Royal Monastery of San Juan: Originally built in 1477 by Queen Isabella to celebrate the victory over the army of Alfonso V of Portugal in 1476, paving the way for the merger of the two countries, and the birth of her and Fernando's son Juan. The royal couple originally planned to be buried here after their death, but later they entered Granada and were finally buried in Granada.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2019

无语的风16

Outstanding

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Royal Monastery of San Juan (Monasterio san juan Los Reyes). Toledo Spain The Monastery: This Gothic-style monastery in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, balanced with Mudejar decorations, is one of the most admired buildings in the city. The monastery is a masterpiece of Juan Guas, a prime example of Gothic Flame architecture, and was built by order of the Catholic Monarchs.

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2019