Built in 999 in Toledo, the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz is notable for remaining largely unchanged since its original construction.

It was completed with the aid of Allah under the direction of Musa ibn Alí, architect and Sa'ada, and concluded in Muharram in 390 (Islamic calendar).

[3] According to legend, a shaft of light guided King Alfonso VI to a hidden figurine of the crucified Christ, which had remained concealed for centuries.

[1] The legend further recounts that upon capturing Toledo in 1085, King Alfonso VI arrived at the site, where his horse stumbled in front of the chapel.

[2] In 1186, King Alfonso VIII granted the building to the Knights of the Order of St John, who repurposed it as the Chapel of the Holy Cross (Ermita de la Santa Cruz).

[6] The construction techniques of the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz reflect both local building traditions and the architectural influence of the Caliphate of Córdoba.

[6] The three remaining façades of the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz feature three-bay arcades, each displaying a similar yet distinct decorative style.

The incorporation of the Mudéjar style facilitated a seamless transition between the original mosque and the apse, as the addition utilized the same decorative elements and materials.

[2] The mosque was originally constructed during the Islamic era on behalf of Aḥmad Ibn Ḥadīd as a place for Muslim worship.