Church of Santa Barbara (Convent of the Royal Salesas)
The Church of Santa Bárbara, located in the Justicia neighborhood of Madrid, is an integral part of the former Convent of Las Salesas Reales, an architectural complex founded in 1748 by Queen Bárbara de Braganza, wife of Ferdinand VI of Spain. This complex was conceived as a college-residence for young noblewomen and also as a […]
Church of Saint Anthony of the Germans
The Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes, located in the heart of Madrid, is a hidden gem of Spanish Baroque, encapsulating a rich history of events and transformations. Originally known as Hospital de los Portugueses, it was built by the order of Philip III between 1624 and 1633 to serve Portuguese pilgrims and patients. […]
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
The Church of San Antonio de Padua, located in the center of Madrid, is an extraordinary example of architecture and history dating back to the 18th century. Originally part of the Escuelas Pías de San Antón complex, the church was designed by the architect Pedro de Ribera, one of the most renowned Baroque architects of […]
Church of Saint Andrew
The Church of Sant’Andrea, located in the historic center of Madrid, is one of the oldest and most significant places of worship in the city. Built on the ruins of a previous church, itself built on an ancient mosque, the current church is a symbol of the historical and cultural stratification of the Spanish capital. […]
Church of Saint Anthony
The Church of San Antón, located in the lively neighborhood of Chueca in Madrid, is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture, enriched by a rich and complex history that reflects the cultural and social transformations of the city. Originally built as part of the Escuelas Pías, the church was founded in the 18th century and […]
Church of San Manuel and San Benito
The Church of San Manuel and San Benito, located in the refined Salamanca district of Madrid, represents one of the best examples of neo-Byzantine architecture in the city. Built between 1902 and 1910, this church is a work of the architect Fernando Arbós y Tremanti, commissioned by the Catalan magnate Manuel Caviggioli and his wife […]
Church of Saint Martin of Tours
The Church of San Martín de Tours, located in the heart of Madrid on Calle del Desengaño, is a magnificent example of 17th-century Baroque architecture. Originally founded in the 12th century as a Benedictine monastery in Plaza de las Descalzas, the church was demolished during the reign of Joseph Bonaparte to make way for urban […]
Church of San Nicola dei Serviti
The Church of San Nicolás de los Servitas, also known as the Church of San Nicolás de Bari, is the oldest church in Madrid still in existence. Located in Plaza de San Nicolás, this church represents a true journey through time, a tangible connection between Madrid’s medieval past and present. The history of the church […]
Church of San Isidro
The Church of San Isidro, officially known as the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidro el Real, is a majestic example of Baroque architecture located in the historic heart of Madrid, on Calle de Toledo. Its history dates back to the 17th century, when it was built as the church of the Imperial College of […]
Church of San José de la Montaña
The Church of San José de la Montaña, located in the heart of the Chamberí district in Madrid, is a remarkable example of religious architecture and a place rich in history. This church, built in the 20th century, represents not only a spiritual reference point but also a symbol of the social and cultural fabric […]
