Toledo · Bisagra and the north
Mosque of Cristo de la Luz
A small mosque from the year 999 with brick arches and a later Mudéjar apse. It is one of the best preserved Muslim buildings in the city and takes little time.
- 45 min
- €4
- Booking: not needed
- Bisagra and the north
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The mosque was built in 999 and later turned into a church, with a Mudéjar apse added in the 12th century. Inside, nine small vaults sit on four columns with Visigothic capitals, and the brick arches mix horseshoe and lobed forms. Few buildings in Spain show Caliphate art so clearly.
What to look for
- Nine vaults carried by four columns
- Reused Visigothic capitals
- Brick arches with horseshoe forms
- The Mudéjar apse
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–5:45 pm | last entry 5:35 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–5:45 pm | last entry 5:35 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–5:45 pm | last entry 5:35 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–5:45 pm | last entry 5:35 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–5:45 pm | last entry 5:35 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:45 pm | last entry 5:35 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–5:45 pm | last entry 5:35 pm |
10:00 to 17:45 every day, and the ticket office closes 10 minutes earlier. The closing time can be later in summer, so check the Toledo Monumental page before you go.
Source: Toledo Monumental, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €4. A single ticket costs 4 euros. The tourist bracelet covers seven monuments of the old town.
Getting there
It is on Calle Cristo de la Luz, about 7 minutes on foot north of Plaza de Zocodover.
Tip
Combine it with the Puerta de Bisagra, which is a short walk to the north.