Antiguo Hospital Tavera - Audioguida Gratuita

Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

Antiguo Hospital Tavera, Calle Cardenal Tavera, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, 45003, España


The Antiguo Hospital Tavera, also known as Hospital de San Juan Bautista, is a significant Renaissance building located in Toledo, Spain, constructed between 1541 and 1603. Commissioned by Cardinal Tavera, it served as a hospital and a mausoleum. The site features two columned patios, a church housing the crypt of the Tavera family, and the Fundación Lerma Museum showcasing art collections. Highlights include works by El Greco, sculptures by Alonso Berruguete, and a beautiful marble church façade. The building is still owned by the House of Medinaceli and hosts the Archivo Histórico de la Nobleza. Visitors can explore both the museum and the historic archives, immersing themselves in Toledo's rich heritage.