Cathedral sights in Toledo
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Catedral de Toledo
Toledo's cathedral dominates the skyline, reflecting the city's historical significance as the heart of Catholic Spain.
From the earliest days of the Visigothic occupation, the current site of the cathedral has been a centre of worship. During Muslim rule, it contained Toledo's central mosque, destroyed in 1085. Dating from the 13th century and essentially a Gothic structure, the cathedral is nevertheless a melting pot of styles, including Mudéjar and the Spanish Renaissance.
The main nave is dominated by the coro (choir stalls), a feast of sculpture and carved wooden stalls. The 15th-century lower tier depicts the conquest of Granada.
Opposite is the Capilla Mayor, an extr…
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