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Almudena Cathedral

Catedral de la Almudena

The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Madrid, located opposite the Royal Palace. Built from the late 19th century and completed in the late 20th, it combines a neoclassical and baroque exterior with a predominantly neo‑Gothic interior and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Madrid.

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First raised

1883

Its prime

1993

Today

Still standing

As it stood in 1993

What Almudena Cathedral looked like in its prime.

A broad, pale stone block mass with a double colonnaded portico flanked by two tall tower pavilions and a large dark‑slate domed drum rising behind. The exterior stone ranges from grey‑white to warm cream with carved reliefs, bronze doors and granite column bases; statues line the roofline and plinths. A wide paved forecourt and imperial steps lead to the entrance, and the dome’s slate roof and lantern punctuate the Madrid skyline.

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11 places to explore in 1993.

The record describes 11 distinct spots at Almudena Cathedral, including 7 interiors: central nave toward the crossing and high altar, under the dome — view up, apse with kiko argüello paintings and stained glass and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and explore every one, more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

Plaza approach to the main façadeDouble colonnade and towers (main portico)Main bronze doors and sculpted reliefsImperial steps and Plaza Juan Pablo IICentral nave toward the crossing and high altarUnder the dome — view upApse with Kiko Argüello paintings and stained glassBlessed Sacrament Chapel (capilla del Santísimo)Chapel of the Virgin of the Almudena (right transept)Organ loft and choir at the west endNeo‑Romanesque crypt entrance (Cuesta de la Vega)

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