Description
From the Puerta Nueva de Bisagra the Paseo de Merchán, laid out in gardens, leads to the outlying district of Las Covachuelas, in which is the Hospital de Tavera, a large complex of buildings erected between 1541 and 1599. The church (1561) has a marble facade by Alonso Berruguete, and under the dome is the fine tomb, also by Berruguete (his last work) of Cardinal Tavera, founder of the Hospital. The retablo was designed by El Greco.
Hobbies & Activities category: Christian sites;  Tombs, burial site
Attractions within Hospital de Tavera

Hospital de Tavera / Museo Tavera

Some of the residential apartments in the Hospital, decorated and furnished in 17th century style, are open to the public. Their main interest lies in the valuable pictures they contain, including
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Do-It-Yourself Tours
Attractions Near Hospital de Tavera, Toledo