Santa Maria la Blanca - One of the Oldest Synagogue Buildings in Europe: The Santa Maria la Blanca in Toledo (Literally translated as "St Mary the White") is one of the oldest synagogue buildings in Europe and one of the most beautiful that I've seen. Its rather plain exterior is a huge contrast to what lies within - lovely horseshoe arches, white pillars with ornate Mudéjar decorations and decorative tiles offseting the dark red flooring. This former Toledo synagogue has a rather … [Read more...]