Hospital Museum of Tavira and its collection

Hospital Museum of Tavira
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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.

Artistic and Historical Collections at Hospital de Tavera

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 The museum offers visitors a chance to explore a rich collection of art and historical documents.

Artistic Treasures in the Museum

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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ESHospital de Tavera
FRHôpital de Tavera
ESFundación Casa Ducal de Medinaceli
ESHospital de San Juan Bautista, Hospital de afuera

Art & Design Art & Design Historic house Person & Artist Renaissance art & Early modern art

Hospital Museum of Tavira
C. Duque de Lerma, 2
45003 Toledo

Visitor information Hospital Museum of Tavira

Opening hours

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

Admission

Normal rate€6.00

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Facilities

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Location & Map

C. Duque de Lerma, 2, Toledo

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Exhibitions

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