Toledo Cathedral fun local guide
Tour description
Toledo Cathedral in detail. You can enjoy one of the main in the city.
- Custody of arfe.
A piece almost 2 meters high that includes 18 kilos of gold and precious stones.
A treasure, inside the cathedral of Toledo.
- High altar
In it we will see an altarpiece from the 18th century that shows the life of Jesus Christ sculpted in polychrome wood and a curious sacristy hidden behind the altar. On the sides, the tombs of the old kings. The old dynasty.
- Choir
A spectacular area with organs from the 18th century that still working today. The choir is the area where the canons sat on the wooden seats to sing. You can also see all of Jesus christ ancestors sculpted in alabaster from Adam and Eve to Joseph and Mary. The famous white virgin of the Toledo Cathedral is located in the choir. She characterized by her smile.
- Transparent
An exclusive architectural work in the entire world since it is a unique window that was built by the famous sculptor Narciso Tomé to give light to the sacristy of the main altar of the cathedral.
- Sacristy
Cathedral art gallery where we can enjoy a magnificent ceiling painted by an italian painting which represents the miracle that happened in Toledo when San Ildefonso was blessed by the Virgin Mary. Here we explain the second masterpiece of El Greco, “El Expolio” we also find works by Luis de Velasco, Francisco Bayeau, Pedro de Berruguete, Alosno de Berruguete, Francisco de Goya, Van Dyck, or the famous Italian painter: Michaelangelo Da Merissi Caravaggio.
Throughout it, a few minutes will be left after each explanation to be able to take photos.
At the end of the tour, the guide will give you a map and personal recommendations