One of our highlights in visiting Toledo for a couple of days. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived at around 150pm and the ticket office advised us to wait until 2pm since it was free at that time. While the cost to get in was quite low, it was kind of them to let us know ahead of time since we did not read the sign which clearly indicates this. There were maybe 15 people outside in a queue. Security is very tight. At this time that I am writing this, the ground invasion of the Gaza Strip was occurring during the Israeli - Hamas war. There is screening done of all your belongings including your jacket. Subsequently everyone was wanded as well. As soon as you get past security, the synagogue opens up into a large building that takes your breath away. The details from the wood ceiling to the spectacular designs on the walls makes you appreciate what true artistic skills look like. Climbing up the stairs gets you even closer to the examine the craftsmanship that had to have taken years to complete. Would definitely visit again. Enjoy.

This was a place in Spain I longed to visit. The history of this building and the Jewish Quarter is centuries old and fascinating. The area is having a renovation so some parts were not accessible. But the main rooms were open to the public November 2023. An audio tour is available with photos. No open captioning on the video and only a brief summary. I brought this to the attention of a docent.

Beautiful synagogue with a lot of artifacts none of which could be read nor understood because the audioguide provided does not work well in the museum area. It kept going out. Our group had 2 Samsung Androids and 2 iPhones. None of the phones could get decent reception to play the audioguides in the museum. So, if you are an English speaker, this museum will not be very helpful. I wish they could provide labels in English of the displays.

The former synagogue was built in 1357 with a Moorish architectural influence. In 1492, when the Jewish religion was banned in Spain it began to be used for Christian purposes. It is now a museum which highlights its former Jewish history.

When we visited in January everyone was admitted without paying admission. That was a nice gesture since only two areas were accessible to visitors. While the line was short it did take awhile before we could go inside as the security process was slow as they only admitted a couple persons at a time. Once inside the main room was fabulous with its Moorish architecture. Head up to the second floor to admire more of those details up close. I also loved the rich wooden ceiling with its own unique design and patterns. The second floor museum collection of Jewish artifacts included everyday home life, religion, school, etc but we would have gotten a better understanding had they included some explanations in English. My translator app helped a bit. There were a couple more clothing displays just before the gift shop on the first floor. We did notice that there was a lot of construction on the courtyard behind the synagogue. Not sure what else was under renovation but hopefully there will be more things to see or learn about in the future.

This could be an excellent museum, but there are very few English captions on the exhibits. If you use their audio guide, you can select English as the language. Unfortunately, the WiFi signal does not reach all corners of the museum. Frequently, you have to retreat to a central location to hear an English language description of an exhibit located elsewhere. Admission is free to those under age 18 or over age 65. Admission is also free to all on selected dates and times - check the website for details.

Important historical site. A must see in Toledo to understand the full medieval history of the city. It is right next door to the El Greco museum. Take a few minutes to really look at the amazing work of the building.

This excellent Synagogue has been restored to the original Synagogue after many years as a church from 1492. The museum is very good but the highlight is the beautiful interior of the original Synagogue. The interior is magnificent and more impressive than the Synagogue in Cordoba. Definitely well worth visiting this beautiful and historic building. Highly recommended.