Convent of San Plácido, Madrid

Name: Convent of San Plácido
Address: Calle San Roque 9, Madrid, 28004, Spain

#350 among attractions in Madrid

Baroque architecture

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The Convent of San Plácido is a convent located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1943. ()

Local name: Convento de San Plácido Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 40°25'22"N, 3°42'17"W

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Calle San Roque 9Centro Madrid (Universidad)Madrid 28004 Spain

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Convent of San Plácido – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Calle de Fuencarral, Casino de Madrid, Telefónica Building.

~1070 ftS
Famed street for shopping and dining
Gran Vía, Madrid
6 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...
~1090 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Calle de Fuencarral, Madrid
6 min walk • Calle de Fuencarral is a vibrant shopping district located in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid, Spain. This bustling thoroughfare is a paradise for shoppers, offering an eclectic mix of traditional boutiques, international brands, and avant-garde fashion stores.
0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Gambling, Social club
Casino de Madrid, Madrid
11 min walk • The Casino de Madrid is currently located in Madrid, Spain on number 15 Calle de Alcalá. It was born as a social club in 1836, outside of politics and with the intention of being a place where its members could congregate in peace. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
~1240 ftSE
Museum
Telefónica Building, Madrid
6 min walk • The Telefónica Building, in Spanish Edificio Telefónica, is a skyscraper in Madrid, Spain. It is located in Gran Via 28. At the time of construction it was the tallest European skyscraper with 89 m of roof height, until in 1940, when the Terrazza Martini Tower opened in Genoa.
~1130 ftS
Square, Bookshop, Cafe
Callao Square, Madrid
6 min walk • The Callao Square is located at the centre of the Spanish capital of Madrid.
~1770 ftS
16th-century monastery with artworks
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales, Madrid
9 min walk • The Convent of Las Descalzas Reales is a royal monastery situated in Madrid, Spain, administered by the Patrimonio Nacional.
~1150 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Lope de Vega, Madrid
6 min walk • The Lope de Vega Theatre is a theater in Madrid, Spain. The Lope de Vega Theatre was built between 1946 and 1947. It provided seating at the orchestra level and in two levels of balconies, with ornate decorations. It opened in August 1950, when the first live shows were performed in what became one of Madrid's showplace theatres.
~1860 ftN
Baroque architecture, Church
Our Lady of Montserrat Church, Madrid
9 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Montserrat is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in central Madrid, Spain. Despite the imposing facade on Calle San Bernardo, the interior has relatively few bays because it was not possible to complete the building as originally projected.
~1350 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Universidad, Madrid
7 min walk • Universidad is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid, part the Centro District. The areas of Malasaña and Conde Duque are located in the neighborhood. It is 0.947641 km² in size. As of 1 July 2019, it has a population of 32,866.
~1010 ftSW
Art Deco architecture
Edificio Capitol, Madrid
5 min walk • The Edificio Carrión or Edificio Capitol is a building in central Madrid, Spain. An outstanding example of the expressionist-leaning trend within the wider scope of rationalist architecture in Spain, the building has become an icon of both the Gran Vía and the city.
~1620 ftSE
Street
Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, Madrid
8 min walk • The plaza de Pedro Zerolo is a public square located in the centre of Madrid, Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Convent of San Plácido?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saint Anthony of the Germans, Madrid (2 min walk), Hostal Loyola, Madrid (2 min walk), La Buena Dicha, Madrid (3 min walk), San Martín, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Convent of San Plácido by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convent of San Plácido:

Bus

Pez - Corredera Baja San Pablo • Lines: 002 (2 min walk)
Pez - Jesús del Valle • Lines: 002 (3 min walk)

Metro

Callao • Lines: L3, L5 (5 min walk)
Noviciado • Lines: L2 (5 min walk)

Train

Sol (10 min walk)
Recoletos (18 min walk)