Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida Museum
Madrid chapel housing Goya frescoes and funerary crypt
A small Madrid chapel famed for Francisco Goya's ceiling and wall frescoes, the Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida attracts art lovers studying Goya's late religious works and funerary monuments.
Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida at a Glance#
Address: Calle de Ferraz 22, 28008 Madrid, Spain (Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida)
Website: http://www.madrid.es/
Hours: Open during daylight hours; access can be restricted during services-check local parish timings
Admission: Free (church with no regular admission fee; donations welcome)
About Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida#
The Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida is an 18th-century chapel in Madrid best known for its mural cycle by Francisco Goya. The chapel also contains Goya’s tomb.
The principal attraction is the extensive fresco decoration covering the chapel vault and walls, painted by Francisco Goya in 1798. The small, well-lit interior allows visitors to view the frescoes up close and appreciate Goya’s use of color and composition.
The chapel dates to the late 18th century; Goya was commissioned to paint the frescoes in 1798. Goya’s remains were later placed in the chapel, which consolidated its cultural and memorial significance.
Situated on the western side of central Madrid near Parque del Oeste, the chapel lies within the Argüelles/La Florida area and is accessible by local transport and on foot from nearby central neighborhoods.
- Main highlight: Frescoes on the chapel vault and walls were painted by Francisco Goya in 1798 and are the site’s principal attraction.
- Access: Located on Calle de la Florida near Parque del Oeste, it is reachable on foot from central Madrid neighborhoods such as Argüelles and Moncloa.
What to See#
- Goya frescoes and tomb: The interior contains extensive ceiling and wall frescoes executed by Francisco Goya in 1798, and the composer’s remains were later interred in the chapel.
How to Get to Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida#
The chapel is in the La Florida neighbourhood, close to the Moncloa/Ferraz areas of Madrid. It is reachable by Madrid Metro (Argüelles/Moncloa stations) and several bus lines; from central Puerta del Sol expect a 15-25 minute journey by metro or bus.
Tips for Visiting Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida#
- Arrive for the morning light to see Goya's frescoes in more consistent illumination.
- Respect the church's liturgical schedule-services and organ recitals may limit access to certain areas.
- Look up: Goya's frescoes on the cupola are best appreciated from the nave; binoculars or a zoom lens help to read the detail.
Best Time to Visit Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida#
Morning and late afternoon visits are best for steady light on the frescoes; avoid times of mass for unimpeded visiting.
Weather & Climate near Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida#
Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 2° - 10° | 5° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Good | 3° - 13° | 6° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 21° | 23 mm | some cloud | 46% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 35% | 2.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 36% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 21° | 25 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Good | 3° - 11° | 6° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
