Almudena Cathedral, Catholic cathedral near Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain
The granite structure extends 102 meters in length and features two 72-meter towers with Romanesque Revival architectural elements throughout the building.
Construction of the cathedral started in 1883 under architect Francisco de Cubas, but the Spanish Civil War and financial limitations delayed completion until 1993.
The cathedral's crypt contains a 16th-century statue of the Virgen de la Almudena and serves as the primary religious center for Madrid's Catholic community.
The cathedral museum presents artifacts connected to Madrid's patron saints and provides audio guides through Wi-Fi in multiple languages for visitors.
The building's exterior matches the adjacent Royal Palace's baroque style, while the interior displays modern mosaics by Father Marko Ivan Rupnik.
Location: Madrid
Location: Palacio
Location: Centro
Inception: April 4, 1883
Architects: Francisco de Cubas
Official opening: June 15, 1993
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Length: 102 m
Width: 12.5 m
Made from material: granite
Website: http://catedraldelaalmudena.es
GPS coordinates: 40.41556,-3.71444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
Madrid contains important cultural heritage sites. The Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and Retiro Park represent central elements of Spanish history. The city combines royal residences, museums, and squares.
Madrid establishes itself as one of the richest cultural capitals in Europe. Behind its wide avenues and lively squares, the city reveals a heritage that is royal, artistic, and popular. From the Royal Palace to the Prado, from the Retiro Gardens to the alleys of Plaza Mayor, each neighborhood tells a piece of Spanish history. Art lovers discover masterpieces from the Golden Age, visitors stroll between contemporary museums, markets, and cathedrals, while Madrilenians enjoy their parks as open-air salons. Between iconic museums, historic buildings, and lively places, this selection gathers the essential sites to understand Madrid’s beauty and energy, balancing tradition and modernity.
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