Cathedral of the Almudena (Madrid)
The Cathedral of the Almudena, officially known as Holy Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Mary of Real Almudena, is a magnificent church built between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena, the patroness saint of Madrid, and is the seat of the archbishopric of the Archdiocese of Madrid.
This splendid church has an interesting mix of architectural styles: a Neoclassical style on the outside, a Neo-Gothic style on the inside and a Neo-Romanesque style in its crypt.
The area where this temple was built, located in the historic centre of Madrid, is near the site where the old Church of Saint Mary of Almudena was located. This, in turn, was built on the ruins of an old mosque demolished in the mid-19th century.
The church is strategically located in one of the most attractive points for Madrid tourism. The main façade of the temple is oriented towards the Royal Palace, while the façade of its transept faces Bailén Street. Access to its crypt is through the Cuesta de la Vega on Calle Mayor. This church has a very peculiar orientation. Unlike the conventional east-west orientation, the temple has a north-south orientation to integrate into the architectural complex of the Royal Palace.
Although it is considered "modern" compared to other temples of enormous longevity, the Cathedral of the Almudena is one of the most popular in Madrid and one of the most visited by tourists and parishioners.
This splendid church has an interesting mix of architectural styles: a Neoclassical style on the outside, a Neo-Gothic style on the inside and a Neo-Romanesque style in its crypt.
The area where this temple was built, located in the historic centre of Madrid, is near the site where the old Church of Saint Mary of Almudena was located. This, in turn, was built on the ruins of an old mosque demolished in the mid-19th century.
The church is strategically located in one of the most attractive points for Madrid tourism. The main façade of the temple is oriented towards the Royal Palace, while the façade of its transept faces Bailén Street. Access to its crypt is through the Cuesta de la Vega on Calle Mayor. This church has a very peculiar orientation. Unlike the conventional east-west orientation, the temple has a north-south orientation to integrate into the architectural complex of the Royal Palace.
Although it is considered "modern" compared to other temples of enormous longevity, the Cathedral of the Almudena is one of the most popular in Madrid and one of the most visited by tourists and parishioners.
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Religious Buildings in Madrid
Civil Buildings in Madrid
Museums in Madrid
