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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

Monastery · Sol ·

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

Monastery · Sol ·
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"Originally a 16th-century palace where single noblewomen could take religious vows and bring their wealth, the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales now houses a few nuns and a rich collection of relics (including alleged pieces of Jesus's cross and the bones of St. Sebastian); despite a rather dull exterior, the interior contains many works of art and a main staircase decorated with 16th- and 17th-century mural paintings — access is by guided tour only." - Matthew Kepnes

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Royal monastery museum housing relics, Titian, Rubens

guided tour
art collection
tapestries
paintings
royal family
history
tickets in advance
spanish language
Google Rating
4.4 (3.2K)
Yelp Rating
3.9
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Pl. de las Descalzas, 3, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain Get directions

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Information

Royal monastery museum housing relics, Titian, Rubens

guided tour
art collection
tapestries
paintings
royal family
history
tickets in advance
spanish language
Google Rating
4.4 (3.2K)
Yelp Rating
3.9
Placeholder

Pl. de las Descalzas, 3, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain Get directions

Restroom
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