Almudena Cathedral
| Almudena Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena | |
View from the northwest | |
| 40°24′56″N 3°42′52″W / 40.415586°N 3.714558°W | |
| Location | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | 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 |
The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena, commonly known as the Almudena Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Madrid. Its construction began in 1883 and finished over a century later, when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.
It is located opposite the Royal Palace and much of its final appearance was defined considering this regal surrounding.