| Madrid is definitely a sightseers dream as well as | | | | to many more art-filled chapels. One of the chapels |
| heaven for art lovers. If you have any doubt, taking a | | | | has a Goya painting called the San Bernardino de |
| tour of the church of San Francisco will end those | | | | Siena. This painting is of the saint. Right next to this |
| doubts as well as keep your interest piqued the entire | | | | piece of art is another painting-this one a self portrait |
| time. This tour will show you one of the most important | | | | by the artist. There is not a more beautiful cathedral |
| buildings in Madrid. The church has many beautiful | | | | anywhere in Europe than the church of San Francisco. |
| sculptures and paintings and even the dome of St. | | | | Goya is not the only paintings you will see here. |
| Paul's Cathedral isn't as large as what you will see | | | | Dozens of sculptures and paintings adorn the walls. |
| here (108 feet). | | | | You will get to view work by Maella, Cano and |
| Regardless of what part of Madrid you choose to visit, | | | | Zurbarán as well as some Bellver and Benlliure |
| you will see what an important part religion and art play | | | | sculpting works. |
| in their history. This basilica which was detailed under | | | | You will find paintings and items that date as far back |
| the guidance of Carlos III in 1760 was built on location | | | | as the 16th century, even though the church wasn't |
| reportedly discovered by St. Francis of Assisi in 1217. | | | | built until the 18th century. One example is old Gothic |
| San Francisco El Grande is located in the older part of | | | | choir stalls for Segovia. Many will feel they are entering |
| Madrid, but its beauty still speaks for itself with the | | | | and sightseeing an art museum, but this is also a |
| three-sectional edifice warmly greeting you. | | | | cathedral that is still very much in use. Anyone wishing |
| You will be in awe as you see the gorgeous | | | | a tour will have a guide to show him around the church |
| stained-glass windows, the elaborate detailed frescos | | | | and all its contents. You will find there are many buses |
| and the barrel vaulted ceilings. Once you enter, you will | | | | coming and going to and from the church. A Metro |
| see seven walnut-covered doors, which will lead you | | | | stop is at La Latina or Puerta de Toledo. |