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Guide | Almudena Cathedral
In 1879 construction of the cathedral began.
It was completed well over 100 years later, when in 1993,
Pope John Paul consecrated it and the statue of Our Lady of
La Almudena, the patron saint of Madrid was moved from the
San Isidro church to the cathedral. The building style of
the cathedral's first phase of construction reflects 13th
century architectural features. In 1944 construction continued
with a decidedly classical style. In 1955 the cloister was
added and finally in 1993, after the Pope's consecration was
the building referred to as a cathedral.
The cathedral's forecourt
offers a wonderful view of the lower lying areas of the city
and of the Parque del Oeste.
At the
Cathedral's base remains of the wall that once surrounded
the moorish settlement can still be seen.
The Almudena Cathedral is definitely worthy of being visited
while on your stay in Madrid for your Spanish
Language Course.
