Outside Toledo's ancient town walls, the 16th-century Hospital de Tavera is a large complex of buildings filled with notable works of art. Tourists can visit the courtyards, church, and sacristy.
Special guided tours also allow access to the museum and pharmacy. The church has a stunning marble facade by Alonso Berruguete. Precious works of art in the church include the marble sepulcher of Cardinal Tavera by Alonso Berruguete and sculptures by El Greco as well as the Saint Peter Crying painting by El Greco.
The sacristy is filled with masterpieces of Italian art. The museum contains most of the important art works, including paintings by El Greco, Alonso Sánchez Coello, Juan Francisco Zurbarán, Luca Giordano, and Juan Carreño de Miranda. One of the most famous works by El Greco at the Hospital de Tavera is the Sagrada Family (Holy Family) painting.
