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Perhaps the most breathtaking moment for me during my exploration of Toledo, Spain was when I entered the St. Tome Church and initially saw El Greco’s masterpiece, El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz, also known as The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. The church itself, which dates back to the 12th Century is relatively small when compared to the numerous cathedrals I visited during my journey through Spain. This is not surprising after I learned that the church was built on the site of an old mosque. In fact, the gorgeous squared tower was the old minaret that was converted to a bell tower. However, the main draw for the church today is to view The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. No photographs are allowed inside of the church. The standing only viewing area was packed during my visit and I imagine this is the usual crowd size. However, the room has great views from every vantage point and the visitors seem to flow in and out smoothly. The painting itself is huge and the very vivid colors portray a death on the earthly plane and an image of heaven above. There is much to see in this painting, but not enough time in the St. Tome Church.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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The church is nice, but nothing exceptional... but the El Greco is breathtaking!! Come close to his masterpiece and discover every detail.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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El Greco’s painting was fantastic but the church itself was ok. If you’re into El Greco, then definitely pay 3 euro for the viewing.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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3 Euros to see one painting by El Greco? OK, it's remarkable, but the church compared with many in Toledo is quite ordinary and it has obviously made a fortune from the painting which is displayed without any explanation or guide in English which I could see. Go to the Santa Cruz Museum where you can see several El Greco paintings (and for nothing if you're a senior with your passport). Better still visit the wonderful Santo Domingo convent where for 2.50 Euros you can see several El Greco altarpieces AND his coffin (viewed via a mirror) The place is in poor repair but the choir area containes a rather wonderful collection of ancient manuscripts, carved gravestones, tapestries and other art-works. There were only 2 other people there when I visited (compared with c30 at Santo Tome). I spent over an hour there and c 10 minutes at Santo Tome. …
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Date of experience: January 2020
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We stopped briefly in St. Tome Church to see the famous El Greco masterpiece the Burial of the Count of Orgaz whose crypt lies below the famous painting (no photos allowed). If you love art and history I would go. Plus the entry fee is quite modest.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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