Convent of the Salesas Reales, Madrid

Name: Convent of the Salesas Reales
Address: Plaza de las Salesas, 5, Madrid, 28004, Spain
Telephone: +34 913 19 48 11

#219 among attractions in Madrid

Baroque architecture, Park, Relax in park, Sacred and religious sites

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The Convent of the Salesas Reales is an 18th-century architectural complex in central Madrid, Spain. Formerly a convent, specifically the convent of the Visitación de Nuestra Señora, it was constructed and occupied by the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, which had been founded by St. Francis de Sales and St Jeanne de Chantal. The convent's church is now a parish church, and the remainder of the complex houses the Supreme Court of Spain. ()

Local name: Convento de las Salesas Reales Elevation: 2201 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°25'27"N, 3°41'40"W

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Plaza de las Salesas, 5Centro Madrid (Justicia)Madrid 28004 Spain

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+34 913 19 48 11

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Convent of the Salesas Reales – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Convent of the Salesas Reales?

Nearby attractions include Santa Bárbara, Madrid (1 min walk), Justicia, Madrid (3 min walk), Teatro María Guerrero, Madrid (4 min walk), Palacio Longoria, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Convent of the Salesas Reales by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convent of the Salesas Reales:

Bus

Pza. de las Salesas • Lines: 37 (1 min walk)
Bárbara de Braganza - Pº Recoletos • Lines: 37 (4 min walk)

Metro

Colón • Lines: L4 (5 min walk)
Chueca • Lines: L5 (6 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (5 min walk)
Sol (16 min walk)