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

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena, located 300 meters south of the Royal Palace of Madrid, is the youngest and most popular of the many churches in Madrid. In 1561, the capital of Spain moved from Toledo to Madrid, but the church center remained in Toledo. The plan to build a cathedral in the new capital was not implemented until 1879, more than 300 years later. Due to the impact of the war and the change of design, the construction was stopped and stopped. It was officially completed and put into use in June 1993, becoming the newest cathedral in Europe. The magnificent appearance of the Baroque style and the elegant white + gray facade echo and complement the square and regular palace. In 2004, the Spanish Crown Prince Philip (current King Philip VI of Spain) held a grand wedding here, which made the church attract global attention and gain great fame.

The magnificent and simple Almudena Church is located next to the Royal Palace. It is the wedding hall of King Felipe VI and the Queen. The white and gray building exterior walls are outlined with gold edges, which is very dignified and majestic.

When you go to the Almudena Cathedral, be sure to watch out for thieves nearby. My friend's phone was almost stolen. It was the first time I realized how fast three hands are here! However, the architecture of the church is still very solemn and magnificent. When I walked in, there were people worshipping, which made it feel even more sacred. P.S. The ice cream near the church tastes very good.

The Cathedral of Almudena is a Catholic church in Madrid, Spain. When the capital of Spain was transferred from Toledo to Madrid in 1561, the seat of the cathedral in Spain remained in Toledo, and the new capital had no cathedral. Plans to build a cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of Almudena in Madrid were discussed as early as the 16th century, but despite the fact that Spain built more than 40 cities in the New World during that century, the large number of cathedrals and fortresses, the cost of expanding and preserving the Empire First, delayed the construction of the Cathedral of Madrid. It was therefore imperative to make the cathedral the largest in the world. All other major cities in Spain have centuries-old churches, and Madrid has old churches as well, but construction of the Almudena began in 1879. The cathedral was not completed until 1993, when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II.

We two early birds got something out of it that day. We sneaked into the cathedral from the side door on the street and had a free tour. However, we couldn't climb the tower for free. I didn't have enough energy to go up more than 30 laps, so it wasn't a pity. This church is really extraordinary. I'm afraid I can't show you her beauty without a wide angle. Let this poster speak for itself. The two most important things in this city are oranges and churches. I didn't go into the palace or the archives. I couldn't understand the latter even if I went in. The former was because I didn't want to affect the impression of the Alhambra in my heart. Of course, the more important reason was time. My lord's heart had already flown to the commercial street I passed on the way here, haha. I ran into this grandfather and his super cute dog on the road. The greedy cat excitedly took the rope handed over by the grandfather and played with it. It was too late to watch the show the night before, so I didn't see the gorgeous urban parasols at night. I also took the time to appreciate it in the morning. I was amazed at the creativity and imagined the colorful night.

Madrid's famous landmark is separated from the square of the palace. In fact, if you are a single visitor entering the palace from the South gate, there is this majestic building behind it. This is supposed to be one of the most magnificent churches in the circle of Spain besides the churches of Seville and Sacred Home. The difference is that the churches dotted with precious blue and white look on it. There is a very pure feeling to go.

Opposite the Royal Palace, it is the Royal Church, open to the public free of charge. The King's wedding was held here, which is very grand. When I entered, they were having a messa, and the atmosphere felt a bit solemn, so I didn't walk around and take pictures.