 Basílica de San Francisco El GrandeValuable paintings in a grand church
Address: Plaza de San Francisco, s/n - (Valle de Cuelgamuros)
28005 - La Latina & Lavapiés
Madrid
Nearest Bus or Train:La Latina / Puerta de Toledo
Open Hours:Visits: 11a-1p & 4p-7p Tu-Sa
One of the capital's largest churches, it's also noted for having a huge and outstanding collection of paintings displayed amongst its seven chapels. You'll see work by Goya, Zurbarán, Alonso Cano, Maella and Casado del Alisal along with marble sculptures by Ricardo Bellver and Mariano Benlliure. The dome and barrel-vaulted ceilings are covered in lovely frescoes and the beautiful stained-glass windows were created by the German firm, Mayer. The church itself is an example of 18th-century classical design and its dome - measuring 33m in diameter - is one of the largest in the world. You'll find it close to the cathedral and the Royal Palace.
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