The Synagogue of El Transito is the oldest synagogue in Toledo, Spain, founded by Samuel Halevi in 1356. It features Nasrid-style polychrome stucco-work, Hebrew inscriptions of the names of God, multifoil arches and Mudéjar panelled ceiling.
After the expulsion of the city's Jews under the Alhambra decree in 1492, it was converted into a church. It now forms part of the Sephardi Museum, exploring the Jewish culture of Mediaeval Toledo. This Synagogue was the private family synagogue of the King's wealthy treasurer, Don Samuel HaLevi Abulafia. When he built it around year 1400, he defied all the laws about synagogues being smaller and lower than churches, and plain of decoration.
Opening Time
Tuesday to Saturday: 09.30 - 18.00 hours (summer: 19:30) Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 hours
Tickets: 3 Euros.
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AddressSynagogue of El Transito
Samuel Leví
45002 Toledo (Spain)
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