San Ginés Church

One of the oldest parishes in Madrid, this church near Puerta del Sol traces its origins to the medieval period, though the present structure largely dates to the seventeenth century after successive rebuildings. Behind an austere facade lies a richly decorated interior housing paintings, including a work attributed to El Greco in an adjoining chapel. The church sits beside the famous chocolate-and-churros establishment that bears its name. Its long history mirrors the growth of the city around this once-suburban site.