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Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes
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No.5 of Best Things to Do in ToledoOpenOpening hours of Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
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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 Gonzales4/5
ExcellentThe 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.
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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.
Franciscan
The Franciscan Order is a Catholic mendicant order. Because its members wear gray robes, they are also called Gray Friars. The order was founded in 1209 by Francis, a wealthy young man from Assisi, Italy, with the approval of the Pope.
Building History
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.
Exquisite double-story corridor
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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- celebrateit
You can skip Madrid, but you must pay Toledo a visit on your trip to Spain#celebrateit Some people found Madrid boring. It could be, if you’re not a fan of museums. BUT you still must go to Madrid, for an unpretentious town 70km away from it: Toledo. As an UNESCO world heritage site, no surprise this place houses quite a few must-go: 1) Catedral Primada de Toledo, 2) Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes; 3) Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz, which are the representatives of the three main cultures in Toledo: Christian, Jews and Muslims—check out other posts of mine. But even the township itself is remarkable enough. It’s an ancient town built on a hill surrounded by a river, which means plenty of views as you get up and in the alleys. But that also means it could be tiring to navigate in the town. I strongly advise to leave out one FULL day for Toledo. If possible, take the earliest bus (or train) from Madrid so you can arrive around dawn. Ancient towns look best when light is not harsh.Shih Yuin Chew5
- traveldiaries
The city of 3 cultures!#traveldiaries Christians, Muslims and Jews. Followers of the three religions lived side by side for centuries and left their mark in Toledo. It is one of Spain’s most interesting and intriguing cities, where you can see a Gothic cathedral, a 10th century mosque and two synagogues in the space of just a few metres. It was once an Imperial City, and its beauty was depicted in the paintings of El Greco. Visitors to the city should be sure to see its views, visit the Alcázar, walk around its winding streets, or see a sunset from the Alcántara or San Martín bridges. Less than 80 kilometres from Madrid, it’s worth spending more than a day to see the city lit up at night and explore it in more depth. Must visit attractions: 📍El Alcazar Perched on one of the highest points in Toledo, El Alcazar overlooks the city. 📍Mezquita Cristo de la Luz Toledo’s old mosque. 📍Plaza Zocodover A large open plaza that connects many of the main sites in Toledo. 📍Catedral Primada Main cathedral of Toledo. 📍Monasterio de San Juan de Los Reyes Monastery in the heart of Toledo’s Jewish Quarter. 📍The El Greco Museum Dedicated to late renaissance art painted by the famous El Greco. 📍Puente de Alcantata Toledo’s most beautiful bridge. Crossing the Tajo river, the old Roman bridge used to be the only entry to the city for pilgrims.littledaizy2
- celebrateit
Don’t forget to visit this monastery on your trip to Toledo#celebrateit Located 45min car trip away from Madrid, Toledo is a UNESCO world heritage that houses many historically significant sites. One of them is this monastery. Pictures say it all. It’s such intricate and elegant architecture, and you are allowed to access the 2nd floor for a higher viewpoint overlooking the church and garden. And it’s not exactly crowded during my visit, which gave me enough time and room to explore it in peace. And it’s very affordable among European/Spanish attractions: 💰Average Price per Person: 4€ 🕰️Business Hours: 10am-5.45pm dailyShih Yuin Chew
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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.
The cloisters and church are full of beautiful details, well worth a look.
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.
The Royal Monastery of San Juan is a historic monastery in the ancient city of Toledoni, Spain. It was built by Isabella I in 1477 and is a Gothic-style building. It is beautiful.
The Royal Monastery of San Juan in Toledo, Spain, is one of the local attractions and a place to train Catholic clergy, where weekly visits are arranged to develop for visitors
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