Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca

About

Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca is one of Toledo’s most captivating monuments, a serene space that reflects the city’s unique blend of cultures. Built in the late 12th century, it served as a synagogue for the Jewish community before later being converted into a church, a transformation that mirrors Toledo’s complex history. Its interior is striking for its forest of white horseshoe arches, delicate capitals, and the soft interplay of light on plaster and brick, creating an atmosphere of calm and elegance. The building’s Mudéjar style reveals the influence of Islamic craftsmanship within a Jewish place of worship, making it a rare architectural treasure. Today, Santa María La Blanca stands not only as a historic landmark but as a symbol of coexistence, inviting visitors to reflect on the cultural richness that once defined the “City of Three Cultures.”

Toledo Spain

Location

The Synagoga de Santa María La Blanca is located in Toledo’s historic old town, at Calle de los Reyes Católicos 4, in the heart of the former Jewish quarter (Judería). It stands just off the main old‑town streets, very close to the Church of El Tránsito (another former synagogue), and only a short walk from the Zocodover market square and the Cathedral of Toledo. Nearby landmarks include the Alcázar of Toledo, the Puerta del Cambrón gate, and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, all within easy reach on foot through Toledo’s narrow medieval streets.