Catedral de la Almudena

If you are thinking of a tour to Madrid, the capital of Spain, do not miss visiting the beautiful Catedral de la Almudena. The "pop-art" décor, the old chapels and the artistically made interiors of the cathedral are simply breathtaking. The Santa María la Real de La Almudena is situated next to the Royal Palace, took about more than 100 years to complete. Plans for the construction of a new church dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena began as early as in the 16th century, but construction did not begin until the 1800s. However, it finally got completed by Pope John Paul on the 15th June, 1993. On May 22, 2004, Felipe, Prince of Asturias got married to Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, Princess of Asturias at this cathedral.

Catedral de La Almudena is a Catholic cathedral in Madrid. Once you enter this cathedral, you will find the statue of Our Lady of La Almudena, patron saint of Madrid. Catedral de la Almudena is also famous for its modern, neo-classical style architecture which was deliberately made to match up with the adjacent Palacio Real (Royal Palace). The interior is very modern, with modernist leaded light windows,old-style chapels containing bronze statues, bronze reliefs, the coffin of San Isidro and various other statues. The Almudena cathedral is 99 metres long and 75 metres wide and contains 13 chapels, 3 altars and a huge 20 metres diameter dome.

The Catedral de la Almudena is thus a fine work of art. With its beautiful interiors and exotic bronze statues, it is one of the favorite travel destinations for the tourists all over the world. Thus, apart from visiting Plaza De Colon, or the Prado Museum, you must not forget to peek into Catedral de la Almudena. With its marvelous chapels and altars, you will find a complete historical experience waiting for you.