Description:
- You can visit this 16th-century church belonging to the convent with the the greatest art collection in Madrid to see work by Paolo de San Leocadi, Gaspar Becerro and Pompeo Leoni, including the latter's impressive marble funerary monument dedicated to the founder of the convent. The main altar is also well worth a look. It was carved in Rome, transported to Madrid and given added decorative touches by Bellver. The church was designed in classical style by architect Juan Bautista de Toledo with a stone and brick façade. Its interior has been restored several times over the centuries. You'll find the convent and church in the heart of the old town.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +34 91 588 1636 (Tourist Information)
- fax: +34 91 480 2041 (Tourist Information)
Address:
- Plaza de las Descalzas Reales s/n
- Plaza de las Descalzas Reales s/n
- Madrid 28013
Neighborhood:
Plaza Mayor, Ópera & Sol/Gran ViaHours:
- Tues-Thurs and Sat 10:30am-12:30pm and 3-5:45pm; Fri 10:30am-12:30pm; Sun 11am-1:15pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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