Almudena Cathedral (Santa María la Real de La Almudena)

 

The Almudena Cathedral, or Santa María la Real de La Almudena, is a stunning Catholic cathedral located in Madrid, Spain. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1883 and spanned over a century, finally being consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.

Its architecture is a blend of Neoclassical, Neo-Gothic, and Neo-Romanesque styles, reflecting the various phases of its construction.

The exterior harmonizes beautifully with the nearby Royal Palace, while the interior surprises visitors with its modern, vibrant design, including colorful stained-glass windows and contemporary chapels.

The cathedral also houses a museum showcasing the history of the diocese and the city's patron saints, the Virgin of Almudena and Saint Isidro Labrador.

Visitors can climb the dome for panoramic views of Madrid, adding to its appeal as a cultural and spiritual landmark. We did not climb the dome but did appreciate the nearby scenic views.

Near the entrance steps, an image of Jesus grabs attention.

Notes

The photos are ours but the text in this post was improved with AI.

Cathedral website:  https://catedraldelaalmudena.es

Images

Readers are free to use my pictures provided you reference this blog post.

---

Geoffrey W. Sutton has a PhD in psychology and writes about psychology and culture.

Website: https://www.suttong.com/

Amazon Author: https://author.amazon.com/home

ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Geoffrey-Sutton-2

Academia Page: https://evangel.academia.edu/GeoffSutton

-----