Media Category: Spain-Toledo 2021

Faded Christian murals decorate the interior of the Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz or Mosque of Christ of the Light in Toledo. This notably faded close-up mural of Christ is on a blue background in the apse. (Sept. 16, 2021)

The Christ of Light cross inside the Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz or Mosque of Christ of the Light in Toledo is a replica of the original image and presides within the apse. The Islamic mosque was converted into a Catholic church around 1085 when Toledo was taken control of by the Christians. (Sept. 16, 2021)

This Mosque of Cristo de la Luz in Toledo along with the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba are the oldest examples of the islamic culture in Spain. (Sept. 16, 2021)

The remnants of a Roman street paving, from around the 1st century, at the entryway of the Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz or Mosque of Christ of the Light in Toledo. The mosque, built in 999, is a rarity in that it is in pretty much the same exterior condition as when it was originally built. (Sept. 16, 2021)

The Puerta Bab al-Mardum or Puerta de Valmardón is a city gate built in the 10th century and considered one of the oldest gates in Toledo. Its name ‘Mardum’ is Arabic for ‘blocked up’. The Spanish name ‘Valmardón’ is a rough, phonetic imitation of the Arabic. ‘Mezquita Bab al-Mardum’ is another name for the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz which can been through the passageway of the gate. (Sept. 16, 2021)

The Puerta del Sol is a city gate built in the late 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller. (Sept. 16, 2021)

The medallion above the arch of the 14th century Puerta del Sol city gate. The medallion depicts the ordination of the Visigothic Ildephonsus, Toledo’s patron saint. (Sept. 16, 2021)

The entrance of the 14th century Puerta del Sol city gate of Toledo. (Sept. 16, 2021)

A side view of the Puerta del Sol city gate in Toledo. (Sept. 16, 2021)