Church of San Pedro el Viejo

San Pedro el Viejo Church, in Madrid

San Pedro el Viejo Church, or Saint Peter the Old, is one of the oldest churches of Madrid, famous for its Mudéjar tower. The Madrid audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this old sanctuary of the La Latina district.

A church with a Mudéjar tower

With its red brick façade and its great tower, San Pedro el Viejo Church is one of the oldest of Madrid. Its origin is uncertain, but its name is already mentioned in the charter of Madrid of 1202. It is above all famous for its Mudéjar-style tower, one of the rare vestiges of this art born from the meeting of Christian and Islamic traditions, in the capital. A witness of medieval Madrid, in the heart of the La Latina district, it is a precious building of the religious heritage of the city.

What to see

You admire the red brick façade and above all the Mudéjar tower, a rare vestige of this art in Madrid, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of La Latina. San Pedro el Viejo Church is one of the oldest of the city. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

San Pedro el Viejo Church lies in the La Latina district, in the heart of old Madrid, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about San Pedro el Viejo Church of Madrid?

Its Mudéjar-style tower, one of the rare vestiges of this art in Madrid; it is one of the oldest churches of the city, mentioned as early as 1202.

Where is San Pedro el Viejo Church?

In the La Latina district, in the heart of old Madrid.