Advertisement

Ermita de Santa María La Antigua

    Information

    This hermitage was built in the 13th century in honour of Santa María Magdalena and it is the oldest Mudejar temple in the Community of Madrid, as well as the only hermitage in this style that is fully preserved. Nowadays it is used as the chapel for Carabanchel cemetery.

    The current building, built on a former Roman town dates back to between the 2nd and 3rd centuries and is in the Romanic-Mudejar style, with a rectangular layout and semi-circular masonry apse. Of its primitive 13th century layout, it conserves the header, tower and southern wall, in which the façade is located.

    Last updated: 19/10/2021
    Practical Information
    Tourist Information
    Address
    Calle
    de Monseñor Óscar Romero, 92
    28047
    Tourist area
    Otros
    Telephone
    (+34) 91 461 03 05
    Fax
    Metro
    Eugenia de Montijo (L5)
    Bus
    17, 35, 121, 131, 139, N17, N26
    Cercanías (local train)
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    --

    Price
    Times

    The chapel can only be visited on Saturdays at 11am, when Mass is held. Mass is not held during the summer months.

    Type
    Sights and monuments

    Our suggestions

    Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

    Embark on a journey through seven centuries of European art, from the early 1200s to the late 20th century, taking in works by the likes of Dürer, Frans Hals, Gauguin, Van Gogh and Kirchner.

    Prado Museum

    One of the world’s leading art galleries boasting works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Hieronymus Bosch, among others.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement
    Advertisement
    Advertisement
    Advertisement