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Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great

Name: Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step inside the Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, a neoclassical church with an enormous frescoed dome. Look up at the dome and find the chapel painted by Goya.

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Full description

The Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great is an imposing neoclassical church topped by a vast frescoed dome and includes a chapel with paintings by Goya. Reviewers call it a hidden gem of Madrid because it sits outside the busiest tourist areas, and some compare it to the grand churches of Rome.

It offers guided tours and a typical visit takes around 45 minutes. It has a large front with statues on either side and opens in the morning and late afternoon, with a break in between.

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Address

C. de San Buenaventura, 1, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain · Centro

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check the split opening hours before visiting
look up at the dome and seek out the Goya chapel
join a guided tour for more context on the artworks.

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Reviews

GORGEOUS!!! This is such a hidden gem in Madrid! Having visited Rome and its many churches, this one can very well be on the same league! Well worth a visit!

Sidónio Sousa

2/5

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