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title: The Church of Cristo de la Luz in Toledo
author: Juan Ángel Piqueras
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22033/the-church-of-cristo-de-la-luz-in-toledo/
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updated: 2026-08-26
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# The Church of Cristo de la Luz in Toledo
_Authored by [Juan Ángel Piqueras](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/juanangelpiquer/)_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22033.jpg)
## Image Caption
The Church of Cristo de la Luz, photograph by Juan Ángel Piqueras, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, 25 July 2026.
The Church of Cristo de la Luz is one of the few monuments in Toledo where the [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/)’s various historical phases can be observed. The earliest remains date from the [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) period and include a stone quarry and a paved street dating to the 1st century CE. During the Islamic period, in the 10th century CE, a mosque known as *Bab al-Mardum* was constructed on the site. Following the Christian [conquest](https://www.worldhistory.org/warfare/) of Toledo by Alfonso VI in 1085 CE, the mosque was converted into a church. During the 12th century CE, the building was expanded with the addition of a transept and an apse, as well as a small cemetery. Today, the former church has been deconsecrated and functions as a historic monument and a site open to visitors.
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## Bibliography
- [Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz - Toledo Monumental](https://toledomonumental.com/mezquita-del-cristo-de-la-luz/ "Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz - Toledo Monumental"), accessed 12 Aug 2026.
- [Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz de Toledo | Portal de Cultura de Castilla-La Mancha](https://cultura.castillalamancha.es/patrimonio/catalogo-patrimonio-cultural/mezquita-del-cristo-de-la-luz-de-toledo "Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz de Toledo | Portal de Cultura de Castilla-La Mancha"), accessed 12 Aug 2026.
- Pavón Maldonado, B. "El Cristo de la Luz de Toledo. Dos supuestas mezquitas en una." *Al-Qanṭara*, 21(1), 2000, pp. 155-184.
- Ruiz Taboada, Arturo. *La Iglesia del Cristo de la Luz, antigua Mezquita de Toledo.* Grafox Imprenta, Toledo, 2017
## About the Author
Juan Ángel Piqueras holds a University Master's Degree in Ancient Mediterranean from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Spain) and is an enthusiast of ancient Mediterranean cultures. He currently works as an Automation Quality Leader in Barcelona.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-angel-piqueras-lopez)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Piqueras, J. Á. (2026, August 26). The Church of Cristo de la Luz in Toledo. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Piqueras, Juan Ángel. "The Church of Cristo de la Luz in Toledo." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 26, 2026. .
### MLA
Piqueras, Juan Ángel. "The Church of Cristo de la Luz in Toledo." *World History Encyclopedia*, 26 Aug 2026, .
## License & Copyright
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