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Catedral de la Almudena

Madrid's grand cathedral

Although work began on it back in 1883, the finishing touches were only added to the cathedral in 2004. Grand on the outside, a little underwhelming on the inside, it still merits a visit.

Look out for the gaudy ceiling decor and the sixteenth century altarpiece in the Almudena chapel. The adjacent museum houses some of the cathedral's treasures and from here you can gain access to the dome with some great views over the city.

More atmospheric than the cathedral itself is the colonnaded crypt (accessed on Calle Mayor) with its shadowy chapels.

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C/Bailén 10

Cathedral: Open: Daily: 10am–8pm, July & Aug 10am–9pm.

Not open for visits during Mass: Mon–Sat noon, 6pm & 7pm, Sun & hols 10.30am, noon, 1.30pm, 6pm & 7pm; July & Aug noon & 8pm.

Museum: Open: Mon–Sat 10am–2.30pm; €7, €5 for under-16s, students under 25 and over-65s.

Crypt: Open: Daily 10am-2pm & 4.30-8pm.

Guided visits Mon–Sat 10am-noon; €4; reservations through the museum: reservasmuseo@catedraldelaalmudena.es

Catedral de la Almudena

Metro Ópera

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Royal Madrid Sights

Image by Contando Estrelas