San Ginés, Madrid

Name: San Ginés
Address: Plazuela de San Gines, 4, Madrid, 28013, Spain
Telephone: +34 913664875

#166 among attractions in Madrid

Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Bookshop

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Facts and practical information

The church of San Ginés in Madrid, is one of the oldest churches in that city. It is situated on the Calle Arenal. References to it appear in documents dating from the ninth century. Originally built in Mudéjar style, it was rebuilt in 1645. ()

Local name: Iglesia de San Ginés de Arlés Architectural style: Neoclassicism, BaroqueCoordinates: 40°25'1"N, 3°42'25"W

Address

Plazuela de San Gines, 4Centro Madrid (Sol)Madrid 28013 Spain

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+34 913664875

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San Ginés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Mercado de San Miguel.

~1440 ftNE
Famed street for shopping and dining
Gran Vía, Madrid
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~550 ftS
Madrid's vibrant main square
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
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~990 ftE
City gate, Square
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
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~840 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel stands as a culinary haven for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling market, housed within an early 20th-century glass and iron structure, is a vibrant showcase of the very best in Spanish gastronomy.
~1220 ftE
Monuments and statues
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~1250 ftSW
City hall, Baroque architecture
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~1170 ftSW
Monuments and statues
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~1030 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Real, Madrid
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~1200 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Michael's Basilica, Madrid
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~1020 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St Nicholas' Church, Madrid
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~1150 ftSW
Square, Historical place
Plaza de la Villa, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Ginés?

Nearby attractions include Santa Cruz Palace, Madrid (2 min walk), Casa de la Panadería, Madrid (2 min walk), Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez, Madrid (3 min walk), Convent of Las Descalzas Reales, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to San Ginés by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Ginés:

Metro

Ópera • Lines: L2, L5, R (4 min walk)
Sol • Lines: L1, L2, L3 (5 min walk)

Bus

Atocha - Pza. Santa Cruz • Lines: 50 (5 min walk)
Toledo Nº 24 • Lines: N26 (6 min walk)

Train

Sol (7 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (18 min walk)