Almudena Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena (/ælˈmudɛnə/), commonly known as the Almudena Cathedral for short, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Madrid. A fairly young cathedral by Spanish standards, its construction began in 1883 and finished over a century later, when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.
| Almudena Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena | |
View from the North-west. | |
| 40.415586°N 3.714558°W | |
| Location | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | catedraldelaalmudena |
| History | |
| Dedication | Virgin of Almudena |
| Consecrated | 15 June 1993 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Cathedral |
| Style | Neoclassical, Neo-Gothic, Neo-Romanesque |
| Years built | 1883 – 1993 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Nave width | 12.5 m (41 ft) |
| Number of towers | 2 |
| Tower height | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Madrid |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | José Cobo Cano |
| Dean | Jorge Ávila |
It is located opposite the Royal Palace and much of its final appearance was defined considering this regal surrounding.
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