Hermitage of Santa María la Antigua (Madrid) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hermitage of Santa María la Antigua
Native name Spanish: Ermita de Santa María la Antigua
Location	Madrid, Spain
Spanish Property of Cultural Interest
Official name: Ermita de Santa María la Antigua
Type	Non-movable
Criteria	Monument
Designated	1981
Reference no.	RI-51-0004522
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The Hermitage of Santa María la Antigua is a special old building located in Madrid, Spain. In Spanish, it's called Ermita de Santa María la Antigua. A hermitage is usually a small church or chapel where a hermit (a person who lives alone for religious reasons) used to live or pray.

This hermitage was given a very important title in 1981. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural. This Spanish phrase means "Property of Cultural Interest." It's like saying the building is a national treasure because of its history and beauty. This title helps protect the hermitage so it can be enjoyed by people for many years to come.