Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue - Toledo
by W Chris Fooshee
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Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue - Toledo
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W Chris Fooshee
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Sinagoga de Santa Maria la Blanca (The synagogue of "St. Mary the White") was designed and decorated by Mudejar architects (Moors who, until 1492, were allowed to retain Islamic laws and religion in return for loyalty to a Christian monarch). The Islamic influence is readily apparent in the lovely horseshoe arches and other features. It was completed in 1203. In the early 15th century, the synagogue was stormed by a Christian mob and converted into a church. Overall it is more like a mosque than a synagogue, but the round windows and relatively plain exterior are in keeping with most European synagogues.
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May 16th, 2020
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