0. MAP OF THE CATHEDRAL

 


Use this map to know the exact points where you have to read the texts that I prepared for you.

Afterwards, you will have to answer a series of questions.


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2. THE CHOIR

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  The  choir  of Toledo Cathedral is one of the most impressive parts of the building. It is located in the  central nave , right in front of the  main altar , which is unusual — in most cathedrals, the choir is further back. This makes it very visible and important. The choir was built in the  15th and 16th centuries  and is a masterpiece of  Gothic and Renaissance art . It was the place where the  canons and priests  sang prayers and held part of the religious services. They sat in special wooden seats called  stalls , arranged in two levels: the upper and lower choir. These  choir stalls  are beautifully carved from wood, with very detailed decorations. Many of them show  scenes from the conquest of Granada  by the Catholic Monarchs (Isabel and Ferdinand). You can also find  animals, monsters, plants , and  biblical scenes . Each seat is different and full of small artistic surprises. The  lower...
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5. MAIN ALTAR

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  The  main altarpiece  of Toledo Cathedral is one of the most impressive in all of Spain. It is located in the  Capilla Mayor (Main Chapel) and was built between the  late 15th and early 16th centuries . It is a perfect example of  Gothic art , full of color, gold, and religious meaning. This giant altarpiece is made of  painted and gilded wood  and reaches almost to the ceiling. It is divided into different  levels  and  panels , each one telling a story from the  life of Jesus . The scenes are shown with small statues (not paintings), carved in great detail and painted with bright colors.  It’s like a  three-dimensional Bible  made of wood.
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