Royal Monastery of La Encarnación
Religious site
What is Royal Monastery of La Encarnación, and is it free to visit?
Royal Monastery of La Encarnación is a religious site in Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid. Entry is paid; opening hours were last verified Oct 8, 2026.
€9, guided visits only (about 50 min). Free Wednesdays and Thursdays 16:00–18:30 (last entry 17:30) for EU citizens and residents and Latin American citizens, with ID, at the ticket office only. Free for everyone on 12 October.
Getting there
Where
Plaza de la Encarnación, 1, Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid) guide · Madrid
Royal Monastery of La Encarnación
Plaza de la Encarnación, 1, Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid
Opening hours
- Tue-Sat 10:00-14:00, 16:00-18:30
- Sun 10:00-15:00
- Public holidays 10:00–15:00. Ticket desk closes one hour before closing. Closed Mondays. Some rooms may close during improvement works. Closed 1 and 6 Jan, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 Dec.
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About
Founded in 1611 by Queen Margarita, wife of Philip III, as a convent for cloistered nuns. It is a key example of Habsburg-era architecture and keeps 17th- and 18th-century paintings and sculpture, plus a reliquary of some 700 pieces. Visits are guided only and cost €9; EU and Latin American visitors get in free on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Closed on Mondays.