800th Anniversary of Toledo Cathedral
Meeting of the European Association of Cathedral Architects, Surveyors and Heads of Workshops
Toledo, September 22–26, 2026
Registration
International Conference: “Long-term monitoring / Benefits of Continuous Care”
A high-level technical and cultural event that will bring together in Toledo professionals specializing in the conservation, management, and study of Europe’s cathedral heritage.
The city—and in particular the Cathedral of Toledo—will serve as the focal point of the program, both academically and experientially, in the context of the 800th anniversary.
Registration
Program
The conference is structured around a program that combines academic rigor with hands-on experience.
Presentations, panel discussions, and paper presentations take place over the course of several days, alongside specialized tours, institutional meetings, and cultural activities that round out the experience.
September 22, 2026
Opening of the Conference
September 23, 2026
Lectures, guided tour, reception at City Hall
September 24, 2026
Lectures, workshops, a private tour of "Lumina: Toledo Cathedral," and a cultural tour.
September 25, 2026
Workshops, closing ceremony, organ concert, gala dinner.
September 26, 2026
Cultural Activities: Guided tours: Toledo, Melting Pot of Three Cultures; The Enduring Mozarabic Legacy; Local Architecture.
Would you like to be a speaker?
Registration Process for Speakers at the International Conference “Long-term monitoring / Benefits of Continuous Care”
The conference is open to experts, researchers, and professionals who wish to present papers as part of the scientific program.
Proposals must be aligned with the conference themes and focus on the conservation, study, and management of cathedral heritage.
Beyond the academic content, the event incorporates a carefully designed experiential component.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the cathedral from the inside, tour its spaces accompanied by experts, and enjoy experiences such as the private tour of Lumina Catedral de Toledo, which offers a fresh perspective on the city’s heritage.
Toledo and its Cathedral, the venue for the conference
The city, steeped in centuries of history—and especially its cathedral—offers a unique setting for addressing conservation challenges through firsthand experience. The 800th anniversary underscores this moment as a unique opportunity to take a deeper, more meaningful look at our heritage.
Conference Venue
The event is being held at the Convent of San Pedro Mártir, the headquarters of the University of Castilla-La Mancha, a historic complex that combines heritage value with practicality.
Speakers
Architects, conservators, researchers, and management professionals from various European cathedrals will share their experience and expertise, offering a diverse and complementary perspective on the current challenges facing cultural heritage.
Committee
A committee composed of professionals and representatives from the institutions involved in the conference’s organization and execution is responsible for defining the conference’s focus areas, ensuring the program’s coherence, and safeguarding the academic and technical rigor of its content.
Phone
+34 650 722 843
Service available in Spanish and English
schedule
Monday through Friday:
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
European Association of Cathedral Architects, Surveyors and Heads of Workshops
secretariatecnica@catedralprimada.es