Basílica de San Francisco El Grande Tours and Tickets
Basílica de San Francisco El Grande
Art enthusiasts can find the famed Goya fresco in the church's San Bernardino de Siena chapel.
During Mass, the museum and lighted artworks (including the Goya fresco) may not be accessible.
Bike-sharing stations are located nearby, next to the Puerta de Toledo and La Latina metro stops.
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It’s free to attend Mass at the basilica, though the museum is closed on both Sundays and Mondays (as well as Saturdays in the summer); general admission is free on Thursdays. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, tickets cost €6 for adults, and €3.50 for children and seniors. You can’t buy tickets in advance.
Yes, for lovers of churches, architecture, and art the Basílica de San Francisco El Grande is well worth visiting. The soaring dome is one of the largest in Europe, and the church’s gilded splendor is spectacular. It’s also home to Goya’s masterpiece St. Bernardino of Siena Preaching to Alfonso V of Aragon.
No, photography is not allowed inside the Basílica de San Francisco El Grande and its museum—even for personal use. This is to protect the frescoes and the paintings in the church, and the artworks in the museum. Taking photographs while worshippers are at Mass is a major no-no.
No, the Basílica de San Francisco El Grande does not have a formal dress code. However, it is a working Catholic place of worship, so it’s important to wear respectful dress. While formal clothes are not required, all visitors should cover their chest, belly, shoulders, upper arms, and legs to the knee.
Yes, the Basílica de San Francisco El Grande is accessible to travelers who use wheelchairs. There’s an entrance ramp with a handrail at the main door, plus step-free access to most of the church and the museum with the Velasquez paintings. Staffers who know sign language are available.