Where and how to see El Greco's “Burial of the Lord of Orgaz” in Toledo

Al visit Toledo, In the surroundings of Madrid, you have the great opportunity to see one of the masterpieces of El Greek, The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz.

I remind you that the artist Cretan He had his life closely linked to the city of Toledo, a city where you can also visit a museum dedicated to El Greco.

The artist arrived in 1577 from Rome, and in 1583 he received the commission to paint a large canvas that was to preside over the remodeled Chapel of the Lord of Orgaz.

In this painting would reflect the miracle what happened during his funeral.

Where to see “The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz” in Toledo

Now you can see this great painting on the church of Santo Tomé, which you find southwest of Toledo, in the old neighborhood of the Jewry.

And precisely the great attraction that for those we visit Toledo has this paint, makes the one of Saint tome has become the parish church most visited in the city.

You will distinguish the church of Santo Tomé for its striking Mudejar tower It has a square floor plan, with two levels of arches.

La church of Santo Tomé It was built after the arrival of the Christians to Toledo, in the 12th century, at the time of the King Alfonso VI, on the site formerly occupied by a mosque.

However, it was his own Gonzalo Ruiz de Toledo, Lord of Orgaz, who commissioned its reconstruction in the 14th century.

How to visit the Santo Tomé church in Toledo

When you enter the church building, located on the Count's Square, to the right of the portico you find The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz.

I can tell you that it is an impressive scene.

In a semi-dark environment, the painting, adequately illuminated, is placed in front of the tomb of Lord of Orgaz.

On a plaque you find all the information related to the famous painting and the personalities of the artist. Lord of Orgaz.

The setting is truly majestic, and I can tell you that it is worth spending some time seeing the details of this famous artistic work of art. El Greek.

Visiting times for Santo Tomé church

Los Visiting hours of the Santo Tomé church in Toledo They are from Monday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., with the box office closing 15 minutes before.

The church is closed to the public on January 1 and December 25, and on December 24 and 31 it closes at 1:00 p.m.

Ticket prices to see Burial of the Lord of Orgaz

El price of admission It is 4 euros, with a reduced entrance fee of 3 euros for students, Youth cards and children from 11 to 16 years old, and 2,50 euros for people with disabilities and large families.

They can visit the Burial of the Lord of Orgaz for free children under 11 years of age.

Spanish tour of Toledo

If for visit Toledo and see the Burial of the Lord of Orgaz in the church of Santo Tomé you prefer to sign up for one tour, here you have information about the Tour of Toledo of the 3 cultures, during which you will also visit the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz and the Synagogue of Santa María de la Blanca.

Here you have all the information to sign up for the aforementioned Spanish tour of Toledo, and here you go other alternatives in English and other languages.

And for your stay in the city of three cultures, here you have access to Booking.com to search hotels in Toledo.