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Catedral de la Almudena
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Catedral de la Almudena
COUNTRY
Spain
ADDRESS
Calle de Bailén, 10, 28013 Madrid, Spain

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Catedral de la Almudena
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About Catedral de la Almudena
Almudena Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Madrid of Spain. The church was consecrated in June 1993. It was made in Neoclassical, Neo-Romanesque, and Neo-Gothic by architect Marquis of Cubas and Fernando Chueca. It has a length of 102 meters and a width of 12.5 meters. The church could be visited between 9:00 am to 8:30 pm any day of the week.
How To Reach Catedral de la Almudena
You can easily reach the place using public transport including bus, train, and metro.
Bus
You can take any bus of route number 2,31, 60, 35, 65, 133, and 147 to reach the church. Some of the nearby bus stations are Palacio Real, Cuesta De La Vega, Segovia-Conde, San Francisco El Grande, Cuesta De San Vicente and Cta. San Vicente-Cadarso is situated within a walking distance from the church.
Train
If you prefer a train ride then take a train of lines C10, C3, C3A, C4A, and C4B in which you have to get off at Principe Pio train station to reach the church.
Metro
Metro is also a time-saving and convenient option to arrive at the church. The metro train of lines M-10, M-2, M-3, M-5, M-R which leave you at the nearby station's Opera and Principe Pio. After a small walk, you will be at your destination.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Catedral de la Almudena

  • The church has witnessed the burial of many important people like Francisco de Cubas, Cristobal Martinez-Bordiu, Queen Mercedes of Orleans, and Fernando Rielo Pardal.
  • The royal wedding of King Felipe VI with Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano took place in this church in May 2004.
    The royal wedding of King Felipe VI with Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano took place in this church in May 2004.
  • You can see a mosaic made by artist Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik while the apse is decorated by Kiko Arguello's paintings.
    You can see a mosaic made by artist Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik while the apse is decorated by Kiko Arguello's paintings.
  • The crypt of the church contains over 500 columns out of which 50 of them are monolithic. All of these are different in size and shape.
    The crypt of the church contains over 500 columns out of which 50 of them are monolithic. All of these are different in size and shape.
  • The cathedral also has a museum that displays the oldest document of the life of San Isidro, seven Sacraments, and the explanation of the liturgy of the Catholic Church. It could be visited between 10:00 am to 2:30 pm from Monday to Saturday with an entrance fee of 6 Euros.
    The cathedral also has a museum that displays the oldest document of the life of San Isidro, seven Sacraments, and the explanation of the liturgy of t

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