The Hospital de Tavera, also known as the Hospital de San Juan Bautista, Hospital de afuera, or simply as Hospital Tavera, is a significant example of Renaissance architecture situated in the Spanish city of Toledo. This historical building, built between 1541 and 1603, is dedicated to John the Baptist and also served as a pantheon for its patron, Cardinal Tavera. The building's design and construction were overseen by several architects, with Bartolomé Bustamante completing the work.
Currently, the Hospital de Tavera building remains the property of the House of Medinaceli. Inside, it houses the Museo Fundación Lerma, which showcases part of the artistic collections of this lineage. Additionally, it is home to the Section of the Nobility of the National Historic Archive. The museum offers visitors a chance to explore a rich collection of art and historical documents.
The museum within the Hospital de Tavera houses a large archive of documents and numerous valuable works of art. These include paintings by renowned artists such as El Greco, Ribera, Tintoretto, Luca Giordano, Titian, Snyders, and Jacopo Bassano, among others. Visitors have the opportunity to appreciate these masterpieces up close.
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Monday | 10:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 18:30 |
Tuesday | 10:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 18:30 |
Wednesday | 10:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 18:30 |
Thursday | 10:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 18:30 |
Friday | 10:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 18:30 |
Saturday | 10:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 18:30 |
Sunday | 10:00 – 14:30 |
C. Duque de Lerma, 2, Toledo
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