The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid

The Almudena Cathedral is the most important religious building in Madrid. The June 15, 2003 day was consecrated by Pope John Paul II became the first cathedral consecrated outside Rome.

Construction of the cathedral began on April 4, 1883 when King Alfonso XII laid the foundation stone. The project promoter and architect Francisco de Cubas.

The interior of La Almudena surprises have completely different details to other cathedrals: the roof and the windows left out the classic style to give way to the bright colors and straight lines.

the museum
The Museo de la Almudena Cathedral gathers dozens of objects that tell the history of the diocese of Madrid. In the twelve rooms that comprise the museum will see from mosaics to episcopal shield and ornament.

Although the museum is small, the visit is more interesting than it might seem at first.

Climb the dome
Unlike cathedrals like Notre Dame, the climb to the dome of La Almudena is neither spectacular nor the views are especially good. Up only recommend if you want to see the museum, as the entrance is combined.