Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Glorieta de San Antonio de la Florida 4, Madrid, Spain, 28008
The recently-restored Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida lies a little off the beaten path but is well worth the detour. Neighbored by a more recent chapel, the original Hermitage is now a museum dedicated to the Francisco Goya frescoes within. Painted over the course of six months and depicting the life of a single saint, they’re true scene-stealers.
The Basics
Visitors from around the world flock to this popular Madrid church, built in 1792, in order to peek at the Goya paintings within and pay their respects at his final resting place. It’s certainly a popular stopping point for those who love art, architecture, or religious imagery, as alongside glimpses of Goya’s early artistic style, you can also see a José Ginés sculpture of San Antonio for whom the Hermitage is named. Next door is another chapel built in 1928.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Bring a camera, because you’ll want to remember the pictorials within the Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida.
- Art historians can’t miss the opportunity to visit the Hermitage-turned-museum, filled with examples of Goya’s early experimental work.
- Guided tours are sometimes available on certain days, assuming there are enough participants.
- You won’t need long to explore this hidden gem—an hour is enough.
How to Get There
Situated in the Moncloa-Aravaca district, the Filippo Fontana-designed Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida is within walking distance of other attractions such as the Temple of Debod and Plaza de España. The closest Metro station—Metro Príncipe Pío, on Lines 6, 10, and R—is a 20-minute walk away.
When to Get There
The Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida is free to access from Tuesdays to Sundays, and closes for public holidays, New Year’s Eve and Day, King’s Day, Christmas Eve and Day. If you arrive at lunchtime (remembering that Madrid natives dine mid-afternoon), you can enjoy a tasty Asturian lunch at the nearby Casa Mingo.
Where else to see Goya’s work
After you’ve stopped by the Hermitage de San Antonio de la Florida, you can continue exploring the impressive artistic legacy of Francisco Goya at many other Madrid locations. The Prado Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum both have several Goya pieces in their permanent collections, while you can also find some self-portraits at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
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