#Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Churches and Cathedrals
Address:
Calle Bailen 10, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Opening times:
Open today at 10:00-20:30Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+34 915 42 22 00
Cathedral beside Royal Palace
It is located at Calle de Bailen, 10, 28013 Madrid, the nearest metro station is Puerta de Toledo ( Line 5 ) around 1.1 kilometers 15 minutes walk.
The construction of the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid began in 1883. The interior of La Almudena surprised for having completely different details from others: the ceiling and the stained glass window leave aside the classica style to give way to bright colors and straight line.
The Almudena Cathedral is one of the monumental buildings that highly recommend a visit to those who come to Madrid. The Cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.
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La Almudena
Oddly enough, Madrid did not officially have a cathedral until in 1993 it was consecrated by Pope John Paul, the Almudena Cathedral. And it is that this temple has been jinxed from the beginning.
In the times of Felipe II, the construction of a cathedral for the town and court was already being considered, but the monarch was more interested in completing the works of the Escorial monastery, so he did not attend to this new project, together with the struggles of power in the archdiocese of Toledo, which did not look favorably on the idea of Madrid having its own archdiocese. Construction was delayed until the time of Philip IV, who together with his wife, Queen Isabella de Borbón, gave new impetus to the old project, donating a plot of land for it. But new problems arose and everything was left in the lurch again.
On the occasion of the death of Queen María de las Mercedes, who could not be buried in El Escorial because she had not had any children and consequently was not the mother of a king, the long-awaited cathedral for the capital was once again considered.
Finally, in 1880, the construction of the cathedral in front of the palace began, but they quickly realized that the magnificent project, a neo-Gothic church on a Romanesque crypt, could not be carried out, so years went by and remodeling and reforms, and the works of the cathedral were not completed, so the end result is "I want to and I can't".
An important event was awaited for the inauguration of the temple and everything indicated that this would be the wedding of the Prince of Asturias and Leticia Ortíz, but unfortunately just a month before, Madrid suffered the worst terrorist attack in history, celebrating the funeral for the victims in the cathedral. #madrid
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Catedral de la Almudena
The Royal Palace of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Amudna is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Amudna, which is adjacent to the hotel. It is a direct lunch
church built in 1879. Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Madrid, built on the oldest historical site in Madrid - above the Roman walls
visit the church free, museum and dome 6 euro
church interior Gothic ceiling and stone pillar Very high, officially simple, but people can't help but notice that the ceiling is colorful, really special
Square cupola of the cathedral, and the square dome is also different from other churches, colorful like the stars Very beautiful
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The Church of Our Lady of Amudna is built on the Roman walls of Madrid's oldest historical site, facing the Royal Palace. The two imposing buildings form a picture of the human landscape in Madrid.
The first architect of the cathedral, Marqus de Cubas, began construction work in 1883. His intention was to build a neo-gothic-style church with a steep spire, just like the popular European style at the end of the 19th century, but Due to the Spanish Civil War had to stop working. It was not until 1950 that the new architects resumed construction and the new architects continued to build until 1993.
According to the architectural plan, the church is built in neo-Gothic style, retaining the characteristics of some Gothic churches on the flank, and the main body is taken from the Baroque architecture, using a semi-circular blue-gray dome design. The body is transparent and white, adding elegance and elegance.
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🇪🇸The Magnificent Catedral de la Almudena🇪🇸
🇪🇸Majestic Madrid🇪🇸
The Catedral de la Almudena took 110 years to build and was finally completed in 1993. It was the first cathedral consecrated by Saint Pope John Paul II outside of Rome during his visit to Spain in the same year.
✨The Almudena Cathedral, guarded by the Royal Palace, is one of the most iconic places in the capital. The church dedicated to the Virgin Mary has an unrivaled history and tradition in Madrid.
🌟 The staircase to reach the altar of the Virgen de la Almudena is inspired by the Cathedral of Burgos.
🌟Queen Maria de las Mercedes de Orleans is buried in the Cathedral. Her remains were moved under the image of the Virgen de la Almudena in 1999.
Tip: Go inside the cathedral to admire its beauty and climb up the stairs to see the Virgen de la Almudena, it is exquisite
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Celebrate the fall spirit in Madrid by diving into the city's vibrant festival scene. This guide highlights events like La Almudena Festival and the Autumn Cultural Festival, offering a cultural extravaganza amidst the seasonal colors. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Madrid's fall fiestas.
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Must-visit! Catedral de la Almudena
Visited the Catedral de la Almudena in June and was awestruck by its grandeur and took a lot of pictures.
The stunning in architecture, intricate details and serene atmosphere create a captivity experience.
A must-visit place in Madrid. Just located near the Royal Palace of Madrid. Walking distance from Sol or Opera Metro station.
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Madrid's Cathedral
The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, Spain was first built in 1879 and completed in 1993.
When Spain moved its capital to Madrid in 1561, plans to build the Cathedral of Our Lady were already being discussed. However, at that time, Spain was busy expanding and preserving its empire around the world, especially in the Americas, so the construction of the Madrid Cathedral was delayed for three to four hundred years.
When the empire was almost completely shattered, they remembered to build the largest church in the world. One can imagine the importance of this church, but it does look quite beautiful.
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Church of Our Lady of Madrid
Madrid. Church of Our Lady is a super beautiful church, worth seeing. The size of the church is not smaller than the royal palace. It can be seen that the religion and the church are noble and majestic. This Roman Catholic church was actually established on the site of a 13th-century Franciscan monastery. Legend has it that San Francisco built this monastery during his pilgrimage here in Spain, and the current church has been expanded on the basis of the monastery.
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[The Church of Our Lady of Amudna]
Opposite Madrid Square is the main church of the Virgin of Ahmednah
The size of the church is not less than the royal palace visible religion and church majesty and majesty
this Roman god The church was built on the site of a 13th-century Franciscan monastery.
The legendary St. Francisco was built during the Spanish pilgrimage. The monastery is now built on the basis of the monastery.
The most interesting thing is that the front and rear shape of this church is completely different
When I stand back in the distance, I can't recognize it. This is the same place
Maybe it is really too big. It is one of the largest churches in the city of Madrid
However, from every point of view it has adopted a neoclassical style with solemnity and sacredness
the third largest Catholic dome church in the world. The faade and the dome are very beautiful,
which is very similar to the famous dome of the Roman Pantheon and is the third largest Catholic dome in the world.
The church also houses many murals by famous Spanish painters. The most important is Goya's painting "Saint Bernalino".
The former National Cemetery of San Francisco Church was once the national cemetery of Spain,
because there are many famous artists and politicians buried here,
including the Spanish military strategist and poet Calderon ( Caldern de la Barca), Alonso de Ercilla, etc. The museum of the
church also features paintings by many Spanish and Italian Baroque painters.