Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict, Madrid

Name: Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict
Address: Calle de Alcalá, 83, Madrid, 28009, Spain
Telephone: +34 914 35 76 82

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Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict

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Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict is a Catholic church located in Madrid, Spain. ()

Local name: Iglesia de San Manuel y San Benito Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 40°25'15"N, 3°41'10"W

Address

Calle de Alcalá, 83Salamanca (Recoletos)Madrid 28009 Spain

Contact

+34 914 35 76 82

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Day trips

Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Linares, Plaza de Cibeles, National Archaeological Museum, Puerta de Alcalá.

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Vernacular architecture, Palace
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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict?

Nearby attractions include Estatua de Espartero, Madrid (4 min walk), Plaza de la Independencia, Madrid (4 min walk), Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid (6 min walk), National Archaeological Museum, Madrid (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict:

Metro

Retiro • Lines: L2 (1 min walk)
Serrano • Lines: L4 (8 min walk)

Bus

Alcalá - Lagasca • Lines: 2, 20, 28 (1 min walk)
Puerta de Alcalá • Lines: 1, 146, 15, 19, 2, 20, 28, 51, 52, 74, 9, N2, N3, N5, N6, N7, N8 (4 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (8 min walk)
Sol (23 min walk)