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.
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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
The Visiting hours of the Santo Tomé church in Toledo They are, on Mondays and from Wednesday to Friday (closed on Tuesdays), from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 17,45:20 p.m., with the box office closing XNUMX minutes before.
On Saturdays and Sundays you can visit the church and see the famous painting from 10 a.m. to 17,45:1 p.m.; In addition to Tuesdays, it is closed to public visits on January 25 and December 24, and on December 31 and 13 it closes at XNUMX p.m.
Ticket prices to see Burial of the Lord of Orgaz
El price of admission It is 3 euros, with a reduced entrance fee of 2,50 euros for students, Youth cards and children from 11 to 14 years old, and 2 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 Synagogue of Santa María de la Blanca.
Here you have all the information to sign up for the aforementioned Spanish tour of Toledo.
And for your stay in the city of three cultures, here you have access to Booking.com to search hotels in Toledo.
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If you go to Toledo from Madrid, stop to eat at the Casa Malpica restaurant. It is on the highway, at km 63. On the right as you go to Toledo. The food is very good and the atmosphere is excellent.