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Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande

Plaza de San Francisco el Grande | San Buenaventura, 1, Madrid, Spain
91-365-38-00
Ranked #16 of 249 attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande Near the Royal Palace, there is the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, which is dedicated to Our Lady of... more »
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We had the fortune to have a guided tour with an excellent guide,- he really did his work with passion. The "basilica" don't seem of so much from outside, but once you enter it's so impressing !! It's so beautiful !! More

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Yorkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Only consecrated in 1993 after about 100 year wait but worth the wait. A real spiritual warmth about the place More

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Brighton
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This is a really nice building and has excellent views to the side. Do as a part of a walking tour of the latina/Lava Pies district. More

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London, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Visit to the Basilica is by Spanish language tour only (except during mass), but don't let this put you off. The guide spoke very clearly so despite not really having any Spanish I could still understand who painted what and what it represented. They allow photos without flash, and switch the lights on as you go round so that you... More

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Madrid, Spain
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I got married there :) It's one otf the most beautiful churches in Madrid. The church contains paintings by Zurbarán and Francisco Goya. More

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NE Italy
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

This was one of the last stops of our day and we weren't able to view the church unless it was via the tour. We were exhausted and not interested in the tour so we passed on it. Too bad they do not just charge an admission fee and let people see inside, if it is about money, I'd have... More

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madrid
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

It is a very nice buiding, with many interesting things inside. Not to be missed More

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The Hague
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

The cathedral is very nice but the renovated ceilings (for the roal wedding) is something you should see for your self. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

great church but misses some written notices in english and / or another languages More

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New York
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Very italianate/19th Ct./ Plus the walk to it from Latina is quite picturesque. More

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