Recommendations in Madrid
Religious sites in Madrid
Cathedral, crypt, basilica, monasteries and churches. The temples that hold a significant part of the city's history, with their opening hours and how to get there.
01
Almudena Cathedral
Opera MetroMonday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In July and August, open until 9 p.m.Free entry (1 € donation).
02
Cathedral Museum
Opera MetroMonday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.General admission €7.
03
Crypt of the Almudena
Opera MetroMonday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Free entry (1 € donation).
04
Basilica of San Francisco el Grande
La Latina Metro StationTuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 16:00 to 17:30 h.In summer, from Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.General admission €5, available at the box office. Free admission on Thursdays.
05
Monastery of the Incarnation
Opera MetroTuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.General admission €6.Free admission Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 6:30 pm (last entry 5:30 pm).
06
Monastery of the Royal Barefoot Nuns
Callao and Opera Metro StationTuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.General admission €6.Free admission Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 6:30 pm (last entry 5:30 pm).
07
Church of Saint Anthony of the Germans
Metro Callao, Tribunal and Gran VíaChurch: Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Guided tours (church, sacristy, museum and crypt): Monday to Saturday at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 17:00 and 19:00 h.Church only with audio guide €5. Full guided tour €10.For the guided tour, it is advisable to book by phone: 915 223 774.
Photo credits
Images of Wikimedia Commons Under Creative Commons licenses. Almudena Cathedral: Zarateman (CC0) · Cathedral Museum: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Almudena Crypt: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Basilica of San Francisco el Grande: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Monastery of the Incarnation: Luis García (Zaqarbal) (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Monastery of the Royal Barefoot Nuns: Luis García (Zaqarbal) (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes: Luis García (Zaqarbal) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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