Convent of Las Descalzas Reales, Madrid

Name: Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Address: Madrid, Spain
Telephone: +34 914548800

#147 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

The Convent of Las Descalzas Reales is a royal monastery situated in Madrid, Spain, administered by the Patrimonio Nacional. ()

Local name: Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 40°25'5"N, 3°42'23"W

Address

Centro Madrid (Sol)Madrid Spain

Contact

+34 914548800

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Day trips

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

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

~1020 ftNE
Famed street for shopping and dining
Gran Vía, Madrid
5 min walk • Gran Vía, often referred to as the Spanish Broadway, is one of the most iconic streets in Madrid, Spain. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and architectural grandeur, this bustling shopping district stretches through the heart of the city and has been Madrid's...
~990 ftS
Madrid's vibrant main square
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
5 min walk • Plaza Mayor is the quintessential Spanish square, nestled in the heart of Madrid, and an emblematic landmark of the city's rich history. This grand, rectangular plaza is encircled by three-story residential buildings with 237 balconies facing the center, a testament...
~890 ftSE
City gate, Square
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
5 min walk • Nestled at the very heart of Madrid, Puerta del Sol serves as the pulsating center of the Spanish capital. Historically a city gate, this famed public square is steeped in history and brimming with the vibrant energy of contemporary urban life.
~1260 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
7 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.
~1100 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Madrid
6 min walk • In the heart of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree stands as an emblematic symbol of the city. Crafted by the renowned sculptor Antonio Navarro Santafé, this charming sculpture captures the attention of both locals and tourists alike.
~1130 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Real, Madrid
6 min walk • Teatro Real or simply El Real, as it is known colloquially, is a major opera house located in Madrid. Founded in 1818 and inaugurated on 19 November 1850, it closed in 1925 and reopened in 1966.
~1410 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St Nicholas' Church, Madrid
7 min walk • The Church of San Nicolás also known as the church of Church of San Nicolas de Bari, or the Church of San Nicolas de los Servitas, is a Catholic parish church in central Madrid, Spain.
~650 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Mariblanca, Madrid
4 min walk • The statues known as Mariblanca are female figures of uncertain origin which may relate to the fertility goddesses Venus or Fortuna. The name, which is common in Spanish relates to a statue which was purchased in the year 1625 by a Florentine merchant Ludovico Turchi as a gift to crown the lost Fountain of Faith in Madrid.
~640 ftN
Square, Bookshop, Cafe
Callao Square, Madrid
4 min walk • The Callao Square is located at the centre of the Spanish capital of Madrid.
~770 ftW
Archaeological site
Fountain of the Pear Tree Canals, Madrid
4 min walk • The Fountain of the Pear Tree Canals is an ancient fountain discovered buried under the Plaza de Isabel II in Madrid, Spain, in 2009. The name comes from a 13th-century pear tree that shaded the source spring at the fountain's location. The fountain is also known as the Spanish: Lavadero de los Caños del Peral.
~450 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Ginés, Madrid
3 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Convent of Las Descalzas Reales?

Nearby attractions include Tetuán, Madrid (3 min walk), San Ginés, Madrid (3 min walk), Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez, Madrid (3 min walk), Callao Square, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Convent of Las Descalzas Reales by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convent of Las Descalzas Reales:

Metro

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

Bus

Jacometrezo - Pza. Sto. Domingo • Lines: 146, 147, 148, 75 (4 min walk)
Gran Vía - Salud • Lines: 1, 146, 2, 46, 74, N18, N19, N20, N21 (6 min walk)

Train

Sol (6 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (18 min walk)