Madrid Churches

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Madrid churches are among the must see attractions in the city. In fact, your vacation would not be complete if you don’t visit the numerous elegantly designed Madrid churches. To cover most of them during your trip, you should start planning your schedule even before you come.

The Almudena Cathedral

Looking at the exterior, you’d really already anticipate great interiors. And you won’t be disappointed. Upon entrance, you will be at awe by the brightly lit inside of the cathedral. You would be able to observe a blend of styles. The stained glass is certainly pop art. Its architecture, of course, is Neoclassical. Many parts of it are also modern. All in all, you will love it for its unique beauty and of course, its size.

The Church of San Jeronimo el Real

Once an official Royal Church, the Church of San Jeronimo el Real is certainly one of the churches you should visit. You would observe the Isabelline Gothic style in architecture. The cloisters though are more of Baroque style.

But more than anything, the history that goes with it should impress you. The investiture of Prince of Asturias was held here. Leading to the entrance, you’d observe this quite remarkable stairway which was built primarily for the wedding of King Alfonso XIII in 1906. Juan Carlos I was, of course, proclaimed king in this church as well.

Basilica de San Francisco el Grande

The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is quite famous for the size of its dome. When you see it in person, you would of course understand how it gives the Basilica a dominant and elegant look.

If you observe closely, you  even be impressed by the seven doors around the church which are all made of carved walnut. But you should explore into the three chapels connected to the church. You would be amazed by the masterpieces contained in each of them.

You would see Goya’s San Bernardino de Siena. You would also see the paintings of Zurbaran, Alfonso Cano and and many others. The works of Mariano Benlliure and Ricardo Bellver are among the marble sculptures in the church. Of course, you would also love all the frescoes and the stained glass windows that cover the whole basilica.

The Church of San Isidro el Real

With San Isidro being the male patron saint of Madrid, this church certainly is among the most important Madrid churches. Being so, you will also get to see and take part in important celebrations held in this church especially during the feast of San Isidro.

You will also love the art held in this church. There’s the altarpiece made by Sebastian Herrera. You get to enjoy the paintings of Claudio Coello, Ricci and Herrera. The sculptures of Juan Pascual de Mena are, of course, noteworthy.