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San Andres Description

The Church of San Andrés, which forms an architectural unity with the Capilla del Obispo and the Capilla de San Isidro, is situated in a picturesque area of the city, looking on to the Plaza de San Andrés and the Plaza de la Paja. It was severely damaged by a fire in 1936 during the Civil War. As long ago as the Middle Ages there was a church on this spot containing the tombs of Isidro and his wife María de la Cabeza, who are venerated as patron saints of Madrid. After the canonization of Isidro in 1622 the church was completely rebuilt and then between 1657 and 1669 the Capilla de San Isidro was added on to the southern end, following plans by Pedro de la Torre and built under the direction of José de Villareal. Little of the costly

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Hobbies & Activities category: Christian sites; Scenic site or route

San Andres Highlights

Bishop's Chapel

Built in 1520-35 directly into the wall on the north side of San Andrés lies the Capilla del Obispo, which can be entered from the Plaza de la Paja. It is the only surviving architectural example

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