Royal Monastery of La Encarnación, Madrid

Name: Royal Monastery of La Encarnación
Address: Plaza Encarnacion 1, Madrid, 28013, Spain
Telephone: +34 915 42 31 61

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Royal Monastery of La Encarnación, Madrid

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The Real Monasterio de la Encarnación is a convent of the order of Recolet Augustines located in Madrid, Spain. The institution mainly interned women from noble families, and was founded by the Queen Margaret of Austria, wife of Philip III, and thus was well endowed with wealth. Although it belongs to an enclosed religious order, the building is open to the public under the administration of the Patrimonio Nacional. ()

Local name: Real Monasterio de la Encarnación Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°25'12"N, 3°42'42"W

Address

Plaza Encarnacion 1Centro Madrid (Palacio)Madrid 28013 Spain

Contact

+34 915 42 31 61

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Day trips

Royal Monastery of La Encarnación – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Real, Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, Almudena Cathedral, Real Armería.

~1090 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Francesco Sabatini
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~1180 ftN
Monuments and statues
Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, Madrid
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~1790 ftS
Catholic cathedral with striking chapels
Almudena Cathedral, Madrid
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~1510 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Real Armería, Madrid
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~1730 ftS
Shopping, Market
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~430 ftN
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palacio del Senado, Madrid
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~580 ftS
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Plaza de Oriente, Madrid
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~1780 ftS
City hall, Baroque architecture
Casa de la Villa, Madrid
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~750 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Real, Madrid
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~630 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues
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~1550 ftNW
Eclectic art in a 19th-century mansion
Cerralbo Museum, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Monastery of La Encarnación?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Marqués de Grimaldi, Madrid (2 min walk), Monument to Cánovas del Castillo, Madrid (2 min walk), Palacio del Senado, Madrid (3 min walk), Plaza de Oriente, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Royal Monastery of La Encarnación by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Monastery of La Encarnación:

Bus

Jardines de Sabatini • Lines: 138, 25, 39, 46, 62, 75, C1, N18, N19, N20 (4 min walk)
Cta. San Vicente - Cadarso • Lines: 138, 25, 39, 46, 62, 75, C2, N18, N19, N20 (5 min walk)

Metro

Ópera • Lines: L2, L5, R (5 min walk)
Santo Domingo • Lines: L2 (6 min walk)

Train

Príncipe Pío (10 min walk)
Sol (14 min walk)