Timeline
16:12
Start with a café con leche and a chocolate croissant in the peaceful upstairs room. It is quiet here and perfect for settling in before the evening rush.
16:57
Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
Walk five minutes to the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales. Enter the cloisters to see the light filtering through the grilles. Check the opening hours to ensure you are in before the midday closure or during the afternoon slot.
18:00
Move to the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. Walk 16 minutes ESE from the monastery. Stand in the galleries facing west. As the sun dips, the golden light hits the building’s façade and the artworks inside take on a warm glow.
18:57
End the evening with hot chocolate and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés. It is open 24/7, making it the ideal late-night stop after the sunset view.
Local tip
The monastery closes from 14:00 to 16:00. Plan your visit to arrive before 14:00 or after 16:00. The chocolate shop is always open, so you do not need to worry about timing for the final step.
Check before you go
- Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is closed Mondays and certain holidays. It is also closed between 14:00 and 16:00 on Tuesday to Saturday.
- Chocolatería San Ginés is open 24/7.
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