Some Chapels in the Cathedral of Toledo
Just entering the Cathedral of Toledo will already give you a sense of awe as to what kind of structure this is. The Cathedral of Toledo is one of three important Gothic churches in Spain. Interestingly, its roots are much older than it may appear. The original structure on this site was not a church but rather a mosque. It was reclaimed by the Spanish forces from the invading Moors and a new cathedral was put up here. And what a cathedral! Owing to the importance of Toledo at that time, the cathedral was planned to be one of the most grand in all of Spain. It was designed with the Gothic style. Typical of Gothic style is the height of the roof. These are normally supported by numerous very tall columns to give that grandiose appearance to any visitor. It is also a reflection of the magnificence of God for whom the Cathedral was built for.
Very Tall Ceiling with Stained Glass at the Cathedral of Toledo
There seems to be a fixed route when visiting the Cathedral of Toledo. The audio guide will describe everything for you, including stuff you need to take note of. It was actually very handy as I got to learn a great deal about the church. One of the challenges here was finding the next number you were supposed to go to. The audio guide would give you instructions on where to go to but it was assuming that you are in the correct location in the first place. Once you get there you need to confirm that you are in the correct place but looking for the audio guide number which may not be very visible, since the cathedral isn’t really brightly lit.
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