A cloistered convent in the heart of Madrid, founded by a daughter of Charles V and full of treasures: tapestries by Rubens, paintings and chapels hardly anyone knows. €140 per group; admission, €9 per person, is added when you book.
- The hidden treasure two steps from Puerta del Sol
- Rubens tapestries and royal chapels
- Fixed price per group; admission is added when you book
| Included | Guided visit of the monastery interior, about 60 minutes |
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| Not included | Admission: €9 per person, added when you book |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Bring along | ID and, if you qualify for reduced admission, the document that proves it. |
| Participants | €140 per group. Capacity according to the Patrimonio Nacional slot. |
| Important information | We meet in Plaza de las Descalzas, at the monastery door. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The monastery is closed on Mondays, on 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December, and from Wednesday to Friday of Holy Week. On Sundays and holidays it opens in the morning only. |
Further information
What lies behind a plain façade
From outside it looks like any convent. Inside it holds one of Madrid's richest art collections: the Triumph of the Eucharist tapestries designed by Rubens, the frescoed main staircase and the chapels that nuns of royal blood filled over the centuries. It is still home to a community of cloistered nuns.
How it works
Patrimonio Nacional only allows the interior to be visited in groups with an official guide, in timed slots with very limited capacity. The visit lasts about one hour.
The price
€140 per group. Admission, €9 per person, is added as an extra when you book.
The monastery is closed on Mondays: there are no visits that day.
