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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

Monastery · Sol ·

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

Monastery · Sol ·
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How to Spend 4 Days in Madrid (Updated 2025)

"Housed in a former 16th-century palace where single noblewomen became nuns and brought their wealth, the monastery’s dull exterior belies rich interior art: I appreciated the many works of art and the main staircase covered with 16th- and 17th-century murals; access is by guided tour only and admission details include free entry on Wednesdays and Thursday evenings." - 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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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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