Visiting Madrid Weblog / Almudena Cathedral, Madrid

The Almudena Cathedral is a beautiful building that took over 100 years to be built. This cathedral in Madrid was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. Its address is Calle de Bailen N/N.

As it is known, this cathedral that has an eclectic 19th century design was named after the Virgen de la Almudena. It is an imposing building with a magnificent interior. It has a Neo-Gothic style and there you can see beautiful chapels and statues that were made by contemporary artists. There is also an image of the Virgen de la Almudena that is of the 16th century.
There are some other attractions close to the Almudena Cathedral such as: Festival Otoo, Real Monasterio de la Encarnación, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. You can also find wonderful hotels in Madrid that are close to the Almudena Cathedral such as Tryp Ambassador Hotel and Emperador Hotel.
If you are keen on adventure this tourist attraction in Madrid may not appeal to you. However, there are many things to do in this tourist destination in Spain. You will find interesting activities and tours in this city, but if you are looking for something out of the ordinary, travel to Argentina and enjoy challenging Aconcagua expeditions. You will feel the adrenaline.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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