Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena(Cathedral of Madrid, Madrid Cathedral)

The beautiful Church of Our Lady of Almudena is adjacent to the Royal Palace of Madrid and faces the Royal Palace across the Plaza de Armas. The two majestic buildings constitute a picture of the human landscape in the city of Madrid. Over the past 20 years, the church has become a landmark building in Madrid. In 2004, the Spanish prince held a wedding celebration here, which made the church famous, and countless tourists come here every year. Historical background The construction of the church began in the 18th century, and the construction was intermittent. During the Spanish Civil War, the construction was interrupted for a time. It was not resumed until 1950, and the church was completed in 1993. The church was declared open to the public by Pope Paul II after it was completed. Although it was a brand new building when it was completed, it appeared in the Arab City Wall, a very old historical site in Madrid, due to the long delay in construction. Architectural style According to the architectural plan, the church is built in neo-Gothic style, retaining some of the features of the Gothic church on the flanks, while the main body is borrowed from Baroque architecture, using a semicircular blue-gray dome design, plus The whole body is transparent and snow-white, adding more elegance and style. It is one of the elite buildings in Madrid that can arouse the desire of tourists to take photos. The Church of Our Lady of Almudena is dedicated to the patron saint of Madrid, Our Lady of Almudena, which means "The Barn Virgin". Its original image is enshrined in the chapel on the west side of the church. The church also has a museum, which mainly displays the religious development history of the Diocese of Madrid and the religious deeds of some saints.