Ermita De San Antonio De La Florida
Ermita De San Antonio De La Florida
4.5
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Casa de Campo
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- Principe Pío • 7 min walk
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4.5
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Alex David
London, UK220 contributions
May 2019
If you like Goya, or even Spanish art in general, seeing this little church off the beaten track will be an enjoyable experience. Its ceiling is covered with a lovely series of frescos by Goya on the life of St Anthony, showing many of the realistic touches and everyday faces which were the painter's trademark. Goya is also buried in the church, right underneath his own frescos.
If, however, you are not particularly a Goya fan, or prefer razzle-dazzle in your art, you might not find a visit here particularly fulfilling. The frescos are lovely, but not something so spectacular I would make a special trip to come see (again). My advice would be to visit only if you are in the area, since the church is free to enter anyway. Or to combine a trip here with a visit to the Museo Cerralbo on the other side of the park and the Templo of Debod in between, which would make for a much more interesting sightseeing experience.
One tip for Goya fans: look for the Cemeterio de la Florida a short distance behind the church, on the left side of the road going up the hill. This is the cemetery where most of the people depicted in Goya's famous 'Third of May' painting are buried.
If, however, you are not particularly a Goya fan, or prefer razzle-dazzle in your art, you might not find a visit here particularly fulfilling. The frescos are lovely, but not something so spectacular I would make a special trip to come see (again). My advice would be to visit only if you are in the area, since the church is free to enter anyway. Or to combine a trip here with a visit to the Museo Cerralbo on the other side of the park and the Templo of Debod in between, which would make for a much more interesting sightseeing experience.
One tip for Goya fans: look for the Cemeterio de la Florida a short distance behind the church, on the left side of the road going up the hill. This is the cemetery where most of the people depicted in Goya's famous 'Third of May' painting are buried.
Written 6 January 2020
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TorontoMusicman
Toronto1,092 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A small unremarkable church on the outside. Inside beautiful frescoes done by Goya. Goya is also buried here. A twin church next door was built for worship leaving the original just for the enjoyment of the paintings
Written 14 November 2023
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Debbybcn
Pittsburgh, PA67 contributions
Apr 2022
Below the Royal Palace you will find the Ermita, a slightly long walk, but nice sidewalks and steps lead access to this area. Worth a visit to see the Goya ceilings and his final resting place. I recommend a short cab ride to the Ermita to make it easier to find the first time, then an easier walk back to the Don Quijote statue and Rpyal Palace area. Pass a great looking old bar before you come to the Ermita.
Written 20 May 2022
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plu1995
London, UK38 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
It's a tiny little church but the ceiling has some beautiful frescos. But that's it. You sit there and look at the ceiling and 5 minutes later, you're done. There was a video playing in a side room but it was all in Spanish. When you go there, it looks closed because the big main doors in the front don't open. You walk in a little door next to it, which also looks closed but just pull it open. It is free. I wouldn't specifically go out of the way to see it but it's not a far walk from the Palace. I went there, walked to the Templo de Debod then the Palace, Cathedral, Plaza Oriente, etc.
Written 26 August 2013
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Signe A
Columbus, OH19 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
We stayed in the Puerta del Sol area of Madrid, but decided with all the wonderful reviews to make the trek out to the Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida for a visit. While this is a special place as Goya's resting place and the frescoes were breathtaking, I wish I hadn't made a special trip. If I was to do this over I would only visit if I had something else to do in the area and not have made the special trip.
Written 20 June 2014
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Blondenomad94
Brisbane, Australia100 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
I read the reviews on the hermitage and decided I had to find this place and make the visit. Well it is average, very average so I can't understand all the fuss. I know it is EL Grecos resting place and for that reason it is very special, but as far as anything else, I can't say I was impressed. I would not discourage anyone from going but perhaps I was expecting this place to have a lovely peaceful garden and feel about it - but it's on a busy main road, the building needs repair and inside the chapel everything looks like it needs restoration.
Written 11 February 2014
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topazDC
DC54 contributions
Sept 2011 • Solo
Goya painted an amazing group of frescoes on the life of St. Anthony in the little hermitage (ermita), and Goya himself is also buried there. There is a church next door. I went there on the advice of someone who has been to Madrid many times, and I believe that everything is recently restored. There are mirrors placed around so that you can better see the ceiling details.
If you don't take a taxi, the best way to get there is to take the metro to Principe Pio. When you get off, turn right and keep walking down the Paseo de la Florida for several blocks, and the Hermitage is on the right. Next door is a restaurant called Casa Mingo which specializes in sidra and grilled chicken. I asked a few people on the street for the location of the Ermita, and no one could help me, but when I mentioned Casa Mingo, that did the trick! Also, the visit to the Ermita is Free!! When I finished, I ended up at Casa Mingo for lunch. Check the hours before you go. I think the Ermita is open from 9:30am to 8pm from Tuesday through Friday, and only from 10am until 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.
If you don't take a taxi, the best way to get there is to take the metro to Principe Pio. When you get off, turn right and keep walking down the Paseo de la Florida for several blocks, and the Hermitage is on the right. Next door is a restaurant called Casa Mingo which specializes in sidra and grilled chicken. I asked a few people on the street for the location of the Ermita, and no one could help me, but when I mentioned Casa Mingo, that did the trick! Also, the visit to the Ermita is Free!! When I finished, I ended up at Casa Mingo for lunch. Check the hours before you go. I think the Ermita is open from 9:30am to 8pm from Tuesday through Friday, and only from 10am until 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Written 10 October 2011
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Macloo
Gainesville, FL146 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
Even though this was a church, it's no longer used as a church, and it is CLOSED on Mondays. So I went twice. Very glad I did! One thing people have not mentioned, I think, is how very different these light, beautiful angels and putti are from Goya's famous "Black Paintings," which you can see in the Prado. These are delightful. They made me smile! Also, no need to take a taxi. You can get the "R" train at Opera, or take the red Metro line to Opera and change to "R," go to Príncipe Pío, and it's only about a 10-minute walk on a wide street lined with restaurants. Another tip: You can walk from here to the Temple of Debod - if you don't mind walking uphill. First you cross the railway tracks on an ugly metal bridge, but after that you're walking in beautiful green parks.
Written 3 May 2016
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mmjn
Porto, Portugal23 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
You have to visit this to improve your understanding of Goya's work. It is worth a visit and it's for free! You can also take the opportunity to walk along the river just up to Principe Pio's station.
Written 7 January 2016
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graham p
Canary Islands, Spain224 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Just out of the centre,take the Metro and enjoy the small chapel and paintings of Goya.Yes they have been restored but worth the visit,his grave is also inside.Free admission and combine with the New Shopping centre Principe Pio also name of the train and Metro station.
Written 11 April 2015
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¿ Se pueden hacer fotos ?
Written 31 March 2021
No, por dentro no se pueden hacer fotos.
Written 15 December 2023
Anyone can advice the open hours of the chapel to see Goya's work on Sunday, information are confusing online.
Written 29 December 2017
My guidebook says 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday-Sunday.
Written 30 December 2017
tranvietphu1103
Hanoi, Vietnam
tôi có thể quay camera những bích họa của Goya không?
Written 6 May 2017
Entra en la web del ayuntamiento de madrid o simplemente pon tumba de goya en google. Creo que es la mejor información que puedo dar......Que este o no la cabeza creo que es mitologia....pero que mas da...no? Si vas a la ermita la veras.
Written 31 August 2016
En metro o tren de cercanías , la estación de Principe Pio.
Desde Moncloa, frente al Ministerio del Aire hay una parada de autobuses y creo que es el 64 que va por cidad universitaria hasta la clínica Moncloa. De allí queda muy cerca
Written 16 March 2015
Como dice Francisco la mejor opción es el metro. Y además es un paseo de 10 minutos muy bonito. ¡¡Disfrútalo!!
Written 16 March 2015
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