Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, Madrid

Name: Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Address: Calle San Buenaventura, 1, Madrid, 28005, Spain
Telephone: +34 913 65 38 00

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Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great is a Roman Catholic church in central Madrid, Spain, located in the neighborhood of Palacio. ()

Local name: Real basílica de San Francisco el Grande Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 40°24'37"N, 3°42'52"W

Address

Calle San Buenaventura, 1Centro Madrid (Palacio)Madrid 28005 Spain

Contact

+34 913 65 38 00

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great open?

Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great?

Nearby attractions include Hospital of la Venerable Orden Tercera, Madrid (3 min walk), Chapel of the Bishop, Madrid (6 min walk), Cervecería San Andrés, Madrid (6 min walk), Latina, Madrid (6 min walk).

How to get to Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great:

Bus

Gran Vía San Francisco - Pza. San Fco. • Lines: 148 (2 min walk)
Pza. San Francisco - Bailén • Lines: 148 (2 min walk)

Metro

Puerta de Toledo • Lines: L5 (8 min walk)
La Latina • Lines: L5 (9 min walk)

Train

Pirámides (15 min walk)
Embajadores (19 min walk)