Fodor's Expert Review Iglesia de San Nicolás de los Servitas

Palacio Religious Building

There's some debate over whether this church, the oldest in central Madrid, once formed part of an Arab mosque. It was more likely built after the so-called Reconquest of Madrid in 1083, but the brickwork and horseshoe arches are evidence that it was crafted by either Mudejars (workers of Islamic origin) or Christian Spaniards well versed in the style. Inside, exhibits detail the Islamic history of early Madrid.

Religious Building

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Pl. de San Nicolás 6
Madrid  28013, Spain

91-559–4064

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