Almudena Cathedral

The Almudena Cathedral, in Madrid

The Almudena Cathedral is the main religious building of Madrid, facing the Royal Palace. The Madrid audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this major sanctuary, with a singular history and an eclectic architecture.

A sanctuary with a singular architecture

The Almudena Cathedral is the cathedral of Madrid, dedicated to the Virgin of the Almudena, patron of the city. Its construction, begun at the end of the nineteenth century, extended over more than a century, which explains its eclectic architecture, blending neo-Gothic, neoclassical and neo-Romanesque styles. A vast building of more than a hundred metres in length, it stands facing the Royal Palace and houses a luminous interior with modern and colourful decorations. It is the main place of worship of the capital.

What to see

You admire the eclectic architecture blending neo-Gothic, neoclassical and neo-Romanesque, and the luminous interior with modern and colourful decorations, in an atmosphere of contemplation, facing the Royal Palace. The Almudena Cathedral is the main religious building of Madrid. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Almudena Cathedral lies facing the Royal Palace, in the heart of Madrid, reachable on foot. A working 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.

Why does the Almudena Cathedral have such a varied architecture?

Because its construction, begun at the end of the nineteenth century, extended over more than a century, blending the neo-Gothic, neoclassical and neo-Romanesque styles.

Where is the Almudena Cathedral?

Facing the Royal Palace, in the heart of Madrid, in Spain.