Toledo, Spain
Synagogue of El Tránsito
The Synagogue of El Tránsito, also known as the Synagogue of Samuel ha-Levi or Halevi, is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at on Calle Samuel Levi, in the historic old city of Toledo, in the province of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Designed by master mason Don Meir Abdeil, it was built in 1357 in the Mudéjar or Moorish style as an annex of the palace of Samuel HaLevi, treasurer to King Peter of Castile. The synagogue is located in the former Jewish quarter of the city between the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca.
- City
- Toledo
- Country
- Spain
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Toledo
- Toledo Cathedral
- Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
- Church of Cristo de la Luz
- Castle of San Servando
- Puente de Alcántara
- El Greco Museum, Toledo
Background: Wikipedia