Santa Bárbara, Madrid

Name: Santa Bárbara
Address: Calle del Gral. Castaños, 2, Madrid, 28004, Spain
Telephone: +34 913 19 48 11

#296 among attractions in Madrid

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The Santa Barbara, also known as Church of the Monastery of the Salesas Reales is a Catholic church, built in Neoclassic style, in central Madrid, Spain. It is one of a number of Spanish churches dedicated to St Barbara. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1758 (266 years ago)Coordinates: 40°25'28"N, 3°41'38"W

Address

Calle del Gral. Castaños, 2Centro Madrid (Justicia)Madrid 28004 Spain

Contact

+34 913 19 48 11

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Santa Bárbara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Linares, National Archaeological Museum, Puerta de Alcalá, Teatro Fernán Gómez.

~1740 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace
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~1470 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
National Archaeological Museum, Madrid
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~1950 ftSE
Neoclassical 5-arched triumphal gateway
Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid
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~1130 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Teatro Fernán Gómez, Madrid
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~990 ftE
Memorial, Gothic Revival architecture
Monument to Columbus, Madrid
5 min walk • The Monument to Columbus in Madrid stands as a grand tribute to the renowned explorer Christopher Columbus, whose voyages across the Atlantic led to the European discovery of the Americas. Located in the Plaza de Colón, this impressive monument is a focal point for...
~1560 ftS
Monuments and statues
Fountain of Cybele, Madrid
8 min walk • The Fountain of Cybele is a neoclassical fountain in Madrid, Spain. It lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles. The sculptural group in its centre represents Cybele, a Phrygian earth and fertility deity. It has become one of the icons of the city.
0.4 miS
Baroque architecture, Church, Pedro de Ribera
Church of San José, Madrid
11 min walk • The Church of San José is a church located on the Calle de Alcalá in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1995.
~860 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Art Nouveau architecture
Palacio Longoria, Madrid
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0.4 miS
Palace and seat of local government
Cybele Palace, Madrid
11 min walk • Cibeles Palace, formally known as Palacio de Comunicaciones and Palacio de Telecomunicaciones until 2011, is a complex composed of two buildings with white facades and is located in one of the historical centres of Madrid, Spain.
~1470 ftS
Monuments and statues
Refugiados, Madrid
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0.4 miSW
Street
Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, Madrid
10 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 Santa Bárbara?

Nearby attractions include Convent of the Salesas Reales, Madrid (1 min walk), Teatro María Guerrero, Madrid (3 min walk), Colón, Madrid (3 min walk), Museo de Cera, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Santa Bárbara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Bárbara:

Bus

Pza. de las Salesas • Lines: 37 (2 min walk)
Bárbara de Braganza - Pº Recoletos • Lines: 37 (3 min walk)

Metro

Colón • Lines: L4 (4 min walk)
Chueca • Lines: L5 (6 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (5 min walk)
Sol (17 min walk)