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Basílica de San Francisco el Grande
CultureVisit: ~45 min
An 18th-century basilica built on the site where, according to tradition, St Francis of Assisi founded a convent in 1217. Its dome, 33 metres in diameter, is the largest in Spain and one of the largest in Christendom. Inside are paintings by Goya and Zurbarán and richly decorated 19th-century interiors.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Basílica de San Francisco el Grande: 2 missions
- Find the painting by GoyaLook for The Sermon of Saint Bernardino of Siena, in which Goya painted a self-portrait.
- Stand beneath Spain's largest domeStand in the centre of the basilica and look up at the 33-metre-diameter dome.
Near Basílica de San Francisco el Grande
Corral de la Morería248 m awaySan Isidro Museum. The Origins of Madrid350 m awayPlaza de la Paja397 m awayPrince of Anglona Garden421 m awayCasa Lucio438 m awayPuerta de Toledo480 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Basílica de San Francisco el Grande?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
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