Iglesia de Santo Tome

Santo Tome is one of Toledo's best-known churches. It is well-situated near to El Greco's house and the old synagogues. The church dates from the twelfth century and was rebuilt in 1300. It boasts a beautiful Mudejar tower, but most of its visitors come mainly to see El Greco's most important painting, the Burial of Count Orgaz (1586-88), which is housed in a side chapel with its own separate entrance. Masses: Spring & summer: noon & 8p M-Sa, 9a (except in July & August), noon & 8p Su Admission: (EUR 1.20), reduced rate: (EUR 0.90) Closed: 1/1, 24/12 (from 1:45p), 25/12, 31/12 (from 1:45p) The chapel containing the painting closes an hour earlier from October 16 to February 28/29.

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