Bona Ventura

Malasaña · Madrid

Monastery of San Plácido

Monasterio de San Plácido (Benedictinas)

Place of worshipLocals' pick

A Benedictine church of 1641-1661 by Fray Lorenzo de San Nicolás for which Velázquez painted his 'Christ Crucified' (now in the Prado). It keeps a Gregorio Fernández reclining Christ, a Claudio Coello Annunciation on the high altar and painted domes.

Address
Calle de San Roque 9, 28004 Madrid
Hours
Tue-Sat 10:30-14:00, 15:00-17:30; Sun 13:00-16:00; closed Mon
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 40 min
Price
EUR 10 guided; EUR 12 combined with San Antonio de los Alemanes; free Sundays 15:00 with online booking (esmadrid.com 2026)
Price level
€€

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Good to know

  • Free public visit on Sundays at 15:00 with online booking.
  • Combine with San Antonio de los Alemanes on the same ticket.

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