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This church in Habsburg Madrid, declared a national monument in 1947 thanks to its 12th century Mudejar tower, is the city’s oldest building following the demolition of the medieval Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena Church, built on the former Aljama Mayrit Mosque.
The main body of the church is the result of a 17th century refurbishment, when the side chapels, entrance, parochial rooms and the finish of the tower were built. The beautiful granite entrance door, with the image of Saint Nicholas, work of the sculptor, Luis Salvadoer Carmona, dates back to the beginning of the 18th century.
Juan de Herrera, the favourite architect of King Philip II, who designed the El Escorial palace-monastery and led its construction work, was buried in Saint Nicholas of the Servite Order.
Docking stations:
- Plaza de Ramales
- Plaza de San Miguel, 9
Church Opening Times:
Mon - Sat: 8.30am - 9.30am / 7pm - 8.30pm
Public Hols: 10am - 1.45pm / 6pm - 8.45pm
An observation deck at 92 metres.
Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs.
Hop on board the city's official sightseeing bus!