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San Francisco el Grande

Magnificent domed church

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A splendid domed church built in the eighteenth century. Within is a magnificent frescoed ceiling and half a dozen elaborately decorated chapels, one of which houses Goya's The Sermon of San Bernadino of Siena.

Guided tours also take in the church's other art treasures that include work by José de Ribera and Zurbarán.

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Calle San Buenaventura, 1

Open: Tues–Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 4–6pm

July & Aug: open Tues–Sun 10.30am–12.30pm & 5–7pm.

Entry: €5 with guided tour.

Metro La Latina

1560–1814: Imperial Capital

Royal Madrid Sights

Text © Patrick López

Image by Edmund Gall