Experts' Choice Award Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes
What the experts agree on
This serene 15th-century Franciscan monastery founded by Ferdinand and Isabella captivates visitors with tranquil cloisters that evoke monastic life, offering peaceful contemplation away from Toledo's crowded streets.
Lonely Planet "This imposing 15th-century Franciscan monastery and church was provocatively founded in the heart of the Jewish quarter by the Catholic monarchs Isabel and Fernando." Full review
Fodor's "This convent church in western Toledo was erected by Ferdinand and Isabella to commemorate their victory at the Battle of Toro in 1476." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Wander through the cloisters of Monastery San Juan de las Reyes, and you'll be overcome with an immediate sense of calm...it's an eye-opening look into the life of a Franciscan monk." Full review
Frommer's "There are no El Grecos in this early Renaissance monastery, but the cloisters work their own kind of magic." Full review
