Church of Santo Tomé Toledo
The Church of Santo Tomé in Toledo, Spain, is a historic church most renowned for housing El Greco's masterpiece, "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz." Originally built in the 12th century, it was reconstructed in the 14th century in a Mudéjar style, reflecting the city's rich blend of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures.The church's slender tower stands as a prominent feature of Toledo's skyline, and its interior offers a spiritual ambiance that has drawn visitors for centuries to witness the art and architecture of Spain's Golden Age.
Is This El Greco’s Most Powerful Work? How the Church of Santo Tomé (Toledo) and the Legend of the Conde de Orgaz Revolutionized Art History
A nobleman buried by saints. A painter who blurred heaven and earth. And a modest chapel in Santo Tomé, Toledo, that holds one of Spain’s greatest secrets. Discover how El Greco’s Burial of the Count of Orgaz transformed legend into legacy—and…
