The church of San Francisco is among one of Madrid's most significant buildings and offers a remarkable visit. With a dome bigger than that of St. Paul's Cathedral it is an architectural marvel. Filled with paintings and sculpture, it really is an art lover's treat.
Located in an older part of Madrid, the church posseses an magnificent edifice in many areas with neo-classical facades. Inside, guests are able to see the magnificent 108 foot (33m) dome together with the barrel vaulted ceiling. Covered in a spectacular variety of frescoes and with amazing stained-glass windows, the basilica is one of the most incredible cathedrals in Europe.
Completed in 1760 under the auspices of Carlos III, the basilica was built in the exact location of a Franciscan convent, allegedly founded in 1217 by St. Francis of Assisi. You'll findseven main doors elaborately etched out of walnut, leading to lots of chapels filled with art treasures.
Three seem to be next to the round interior, one of which - the San Bernardino de Siena - can hold a Goya painting showing the saint. On the right of that Goya is another piece of art, a self-portrait of the artist himself.
Though the church was built in the mid-18th century, the bulk of the contents will be noticeably older for example, the Gothic choir stalls from Segovia, dating from the 16th century.
Inside the chapels are a large number of artwork and sculptures by major and minor masters. Besides Goya, the church houses art by Zurbarán, Cano and Maella as well as marble sculptures by Bellver and Benlliure.
The church, though, is not only an art museum, but a operating cathedral. Visitors are shown through by a guide so are required to maintain a polite silence.
Located in the Plaza de San Francisco el Grande, you can find a nearby Metro stop at La Latina or Puerta del Toledo plus some buses have stops at or near to the church.
Located in an older part of Madrid, the church posseses an magnificent edifice in many areas with neo-classical facades. Inside, guests are able to see the magnificent 108 foot (33m) dome together with the barrel vaulted ceiling. Covered in a spectacular variety of frescoes and with amazing stained-glass windows, the basilica is one of the most incredible cathedrals in Europe.
Completed in 1760 under the auspices of Carlos III, the basilica was built in the exact location of a Franciscan convent, allegedly founded in 1217 by St. Francis of Assisi. You'll findseven main doors elaborately etched out of walnut, leading to lots of chapels filled with art treasures.
Three seem to be next to the round interior, one of which - the San Bernardino de Siena - can hold a Goya painting showing the saint. On the right of that Goya is another piece of art, a self-portrait of the artist himself.
Though the church was built in the mid-18th century, the bulk of the contents will be noticeably older for example, the Gothic choir stalls from Segovia, dating from the 16th century.
Inside the chapels are a large number of artwork and sculptures by major and minor masters. Besides Goya, the church houses art by Zurbarán, Cano and Maella as well as marble sculptures by Bellver and Benlliure.
The church, though, is not only an art museum, but a operating cathedral. Visitors are shown through by a guide so are required to maintain a polite silence.
Located in the Plaza de San Francisco el Grande, you can find a nearby Metro stop at La Latina or Puerta del Toledo plus some buses have stops at or near to the church.
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