Museo de San Isidro
Museum
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The Museum of San Isidro, located in the house where Madrid's patron saint lived, takes visitors on a journey through the city's history from prehistoric times to the establishment of the Court. The museum showcases archaeological and paleontological treasures spanning 500,000 years, including artifacts from Madrid's Palaeolithic and Neolithic cultures, Roman remains, and more. Don't miss the original building features like the Renaissance courtyard, chapel, and the legendary Miracle Well where San Isidro supposedly saved his son from drowning.

Entrance is free!

1 h 30 min

Free

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