Church of San Francisco de Sales (Madrid) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of San Francisco de Sales |
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| Native name Spanish: Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales |
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| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Official name: Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1996 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0009568 |
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The Church of San Francisco de Sales (in Spanish: Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales) is a beautiful church located in Madrid, Spain. It was recognized as a special cultural landmark, called a Bien de Interés Cultural, in 1996. This means it's an important building that needs to be protected because of its history and beauty.
History of the Church
The Church of San Francisco de Sales has an interesting past. At the start of a difficult period in Spain's history, in the late 1930s, the church building was used for a different purpose. A group of soldiers, known as the Fifth Regiment, temporarily used the building as their main office. After this period, the church went back to being a place of worship.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales (Madrid) para niños
