Right beside the palace it's a free place to check out. Built over a century ago this is an…read more"unusual" gothic cathedral. The colored striped ceiling and modern looking stained glass. worth seeing but not my favorite. Yet do like that it's unique at least like nothing I've seen before.

Had a little extra time walking around Madrid and saw photos of this church online and wanted to…read moresee the beautiful paintings on the ceiling. The colors were absolutely breathtaking and the church itself is stunning.

I am not Catholic but I can appreciate a beautiful church when I see one. I've seen a good number…read moreof them and this one is lovely. Administrated by the priests of Opus Dei who you may have heard of from The Da Vinci Code book and movie. Not that there are any clues here to an adventure or anything like that. It's a church, not a Hollywood movie set. Construction began in 1739 and completed in 1745. It is in the Baroque style. Today it serves as a minor basilica. Inside, and please be respectful, it is lovely. Art and scenery that show the power of the Catholic Church. Well worth a visit. [Review 12526 overall, 2316 of 2019.]

I was just wandering around this area, and somehow I found this church, the building looked quite…read morecool, so i decided to go in and took a look. This basilica church isn't so big, But it really got the wow moment. I like the style inside as well, it reminds me some similar churches back in Germany. Well, they are the same style after all. I did saw this two huge figures lying there with flowers and other stuff, not sure how I should call it in the correct way. I asked my partner and he told me it is a tradition of procession, they will carry them around the city, during the week before Easter. We were there near Easter. I think I already saw procession celemory the other day near the Palacio Real. But these two looked even more fancy. I found the painting on the roof quite nice. The church is not so well knowing but sure it is worth to visit. And no admission fee.

San Antonio de los Alemanes was on my list and the hotel my partner and I were staying, it was…read morequite close to this as Well. Plus it was on my check list. So it didn't take us long, we were already on our way to this place. But the first time when we were here, the church was closed that day. So we checked the schedule and came back here the second time about 12:00. Finally, this time is opened. It was 2 euro for the admission free. It might only required to the tourist. It wasn't much anyway. Right after I walked in, I just saw this endless painting all over the wall inside. It wasn't much decoration or instruments inside the chruch. It was quite interesting, I also saw a painter, who was painting the paintings on the wall insde. We were there for awhile, Just looking and admiring the amazing works on wall. The church isn't so big, actually. But the painting does made it more interesting. It got Baroque style and it was designed by Pedro Sánchez. As it name already tell, this place is dedicated to St Antony of Padua. I think this sure is one of the unique places I have visited so far. It isn't as popular as other city attractions in Madrid. But it is worth to visit.

This church caught my eye as we were walking to the Prado Museum as it's right across the street…read more It's very beautiful on the outside and we made sure to give it a visit as soon as we were done with Prado. Inside, however, is not as impressive. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice church but it is just that. It's kind of dark and gloomy in there. It wasn't packed at all, just a few people walking in and out. If you're walking by, stop in. If not, don't go out of your way to see it. If you want to see an amazing church in Madrid, go see Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Almudena.

I'm so confused by those who rated this beautiful church 3 stars. It's a church not a tourist…read moreattraction. It's beautiful and mixes humble with ornate. There is beautiful artwork, stained glass, chandeliers, and real masses that the general public can attend. We were fortunate to visit on a Sunday afternoon after leaving the Prado and respectfully entered and sat near the back. Despite not knowing enough Spanish to truly follow along, it was humbling to be able to honor the Catholic tradition in a Catholic country.

The beauty inside this magnificent house of worship is nearly as stunning as some of the world's…read moregreatest cathedrals, places we've seen like Vatican City's St. Peter's and Moscow's St. Basil's. With the third largest dome of any active church in Europe, measuring 108 feet (33 m) across, and incredibly well-preserved priceless works of art on the walls and ceiling, this destination cannot be missed while in Madrid!

As a tourist site, skip it. It's not in great condition and looks an awful lot like every other…read morecathedral you're gonna see in Europe. It costs three euro to get in. That includes a guided "tour" in Spanish only, which is just a guy moving from nave to nave talking out loud. Non-Spanish speakers shouldn't worry they're missing out, the tour is surprisingly boring even for a church tour. Any time spent here would be better spent up the road at the Catedral de la Almudena, which is both free and far more interesting.

We were wandering and on a whim, decided to enter this church to sightsee. Rebuild in 1680 after a…read moredevastating fire in 1620, it caught fire again in 1683. Fifty people were killed when the cupola collapsed. Rebuilt again in 1767, it was torn down in 1869 due to a general poor condition. And then, the church was restablished in 1876. So much history! The current structure was reopened in 1902 in a neo-Gothic style. The tower is 60 meters tall and the vault itself is 23 meters. Well worth a tour to view the wonderful stained glass and chapel. It's a beautiful building. [Review 12538 overall, 2328 of 2019.]

Attended church today, its small and quaint and close to the center and main tourist attractions…read more I like this description from BradJill travel: San Jose (Church of San Jose) is located along Calle de Alcala at the junction with Gran Via. This is a Catholic church that is situated upon the grounds that once held a large Carmelite Convent. The present day church was mostly constructed in the first half of the 18th century in Baroque style. The facade is attractive with its three arched entrance and statue figure of the Virgin of Carmen. The interior of the Church of San Jose is enjoyable to see. I liked the Baroque style chapels and their nice artworks. The front alter is also quite decorative and well worth having a look. Note that It is a dimly lit so photography is a bit challenging inside the church.

If you are visiting Madrid, the Royal Palace is an absolute must-see. It is an amazing space that…read morefeels less like a museum and more like a living testament to Spanish grandeur. The palace is very interesting and full of history, sitting on the site of an old 9th-century fortress and reborn in the 18th century after a massive fire.  The scale of the building is almost hard to wrap your head around. It actually has 3,400 rooms (3,418 to be exact!), making it the largest royal palace in Western Europe. Thankfully, the visitor route is easy to follow, and we made it through about 35 rooms, which was just enough to see the highlights without feeling completely overwhelmed. Each room is more jaw-dropping than the last--from the velvet-draped Throne Room to the stunning frescoes on the ceilings.  I highly recommend visiting with a tour guide. Not only do they provide the context that brings the tapestries and armor to life, but it's the best way to avoid the long lines that wrap around the Plaza de la Armería. Having a pro lead the way made the entrance seamless and ensured we didn't miss the "hidden" stories behind the Royal Pharmacy and the Grand Staircase. Whether you are a history buff or just want to see some of the most beautiful interiors in the world, don't skip this. It was easily the highlight of our time in the city!

We had pre booked our tickets online for the first entry of the day. We got there before hand and…read morelined up in the pre booked line. They ended up opening the doors an hour after the website said, and because that was after our reservation they wouldn't honor our tickets. They said we had to buy new ones and request a refund for the tickets we had purchased already. Now two weeks later and I have yet to hear back from their team regarding my request. The visit was cool and it's a really great experience. Just be careful with your reservation, I'd recommend a few hours into their opening time to be safe.