Church of San José, Catholic church in central Madrid, Spain.
The Church of San José exhibits baroque architecture with ornate altarpieces, detailed frescoes, and grand decorative elements throughout its exterior and interior spaces.
Pedro de Ribera designed this religious structure in 1745, with later modifications by architect Juan Moya Idígoras during subsequent construction phases.
The church belongs to the Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro area, forming part of Madrid's designated landscape of Arts and Sciences cultural district.
Visitors can access the church through the main entrance on Calle de Alcalá, near the intersection with Gran Vía in Madrid's commercial center.
The building received recognition as a bien de interés cultural, confirming its status among Spain's protected architectural monuments.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1745
Architects: Pedro de Ribera, Juan Moya Idígoras
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Address: calle Alcalá, 43, 28014 Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41907,-3.69665
Latest update: May 20, 2025 16:59
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