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Goya’s Tomb (Panteon de Goya)

The Panteon de Goya is situated in the Glorieta de San Antonio de la Florida, and is known as Goya's Sistine Chapel. The artist decorated the dome and cupola of the little chapel with a fresco depicting the miracles of St Anthony, with the use of sponges, a project that took six weeks to complete. Mirrors have been placed in strategic places to provide better glimpses of the art. The chapel also contains the artist's tomb.

Address: Glorieta San Antonio de la Florida 5

E-mail: sanantonio@munimadrid.es

Website: www.munimadrid.es/ermita (Spanish)

Telephone: +34 91 542 0722

Opening times: Open from 9.30am to 8pm, Tuesday to Friday. On weekends the chapel is open from 10am to 2pm. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.