Church

Descalzas Reales Monastery

Sol and Centro, Madrid

Address
Plaza de las Descalzas s/n, Madrid
Hours
Tue to Sat
10:00 to 14:00, 16:00 to 18:30
Sun
10:00 to 15:00
Mon
Closed

Guided visits Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:30, Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 15:00. Single ticket 9 euros.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A gallery inside the Descalzas Reales Monastery with paintings and polychrome figures
Photo: Juan Antonio Segal / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A monastery for Poor Clare nuns built between 1559 and 1564 in the former palace where Charles I and Isabella of Portugal lived. Joanna of Austria was born there in 1535.

Cost €
Time needed 1 hour
Best time Wednesday or Thursday afternoon

Insider tip

Visits are always guided. Entry is free on Wednesdays and Thursdays 16:00 to 18:30, last access 17:30, and buying ahead from Patrimonio Nacional is recommended.

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Good to know

What is the address of Descalzas Reales Monastery?
Plaza de las Descalzas s/n, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of Descalzas Reales Monastery?
Tue to Sat 10:00 to 14:00, 16:00 to 18:30; Sun 10:00 to 15:00; Closed Mon. Guided visits Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:30, Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 15:00. Single ticket 9 euros.
How long do you need at Descalzas Reales Monastery?
Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Descalzas Reales Monastery?
Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.

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