Church of the Holy Cross

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Church of the Holy Cross

Relics of the Holy Cross & small museum

Calle De Atocha 6
Madrid, Madrid 28012
+34 91 369 1239

This neo-Gothic style church contains remains of the Holy Cross or Lignum Crucis. The small museum (9.30-11am) inside displays works of religious art by Andrés de Calleja and Alonso del Arco as well as some of Salvador de Carmona's sculptures. The church was designed by the Marquis de Cubas and stands within easy walking distance of two major tourist attractions, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Mass: 9a, 11a, noon, 6p & 7p M-Sa, 10a, 11:30a, 1p & 7p Su. Special San Judas mass on the last Wednesday of every month at 9a, 10:30a, 11a, noon, 5p & 7p.

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Church of the Holy Cross photo by José Casas

Church of the Holy Cross Photo: José Casas

Church of the Holy Cross photo by Coussier

Church of the Holy Cross Photo: Coussier