Chapel of the Bishop, Madrid

Name: Chapel of the Bishop
Address: Plaza Paja 9, Madrid, 28005, Spain
Telephone: +34 915 59 28 74

#214 among attractions in Madrid

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The Bishop's Chapel is a chapel, located in Madrid, Spain, which was built in the 16th century. It is named after Gutierre de Vargas Carvajal, Bishop of Plasencia, who is buried there. ()

Local name: Capilla del Obispo Coordinates: 40°24'45"N, 3°42'42"W

Address

Plaza Paja 9Centro Madrid (Palacio)Madrid 28005 Spain

Contact

+34 915 59 28 74

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Chapel of the Bishop – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, Real Armería, Muslim Walls of Madrid.

~1600 ftNE
Madrid's vibrant main square
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Museum, History museum, Military museum
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City wall, Historical place
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~1650 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
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~1450 ftSE
Monuments and statues
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~990 ftN
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~1010 ftN
Monuments and statues
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Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of the Bishop?

Nearby attractions include Plaza de la Paja, Madrid (1 min walk), Latina, Madrid (1 min walk), Cervecería San Andrés, Madrid (2 min walk), San Pedro el Real, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of the Bishop by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of the Bishop:

Bus

Segovia - Costanilla San Andrés • Lines: 31, 50, 65 (3 min walk)
Bailén - Yeseros • Lines: 148 (4 min walk)

Metro

La Latina • Lines: L5 (5 min walk)
Tirso de Molina • Lines: L1 (10 min walk)

Train

Sol (16 min walk)
Embajadores (18 min walk)