Royals get married in this stunning 19th century neo-gothic church. Despite being much more modern than most of Spain’s churches, it is very beautiful, thanks to its magnificent stained glass windows. King Alfonso XII and his wife Maria Mercedes de Orleans Borbon are buried below the Virgin’s statue here. There is a crypt below which you must not miss: the chapels inside are owned by wealthy Spanish families, and a mural painting of Nuestra Señora de la Flor de Lys, a beautiful artwork, is here.

• The Almudena Cathedral was built in honour of the Virgin of Almudena, and was destined to be made the biggest cathedral church in the world. The gallery of the Cathedral features the Statue of Madonna and the Child.
• The cathedral is closed when mass is in progress.

• Entry to the cathedral is free.
• Donation of 1 EURO is accepted.
• Entry to the museum + dome: 6 EURO
• The crypt: Free entry. But 1 EURO donation is accepted.

Cathedral Opening Hours:

• 9:00am to 8:30pm
• In July and August: 10:00am to 9:00pm

The Museum and The Dome:

• Monday to Saturday: 10:00am to 2:30pm

The Crypt:

• 10:00am to 2:00pm & 5:00pm to 8:00pm
• In July and August: 9:30am to 8:00pm

• Metro Opera Station Lines 5 and 2

• El Anciano Rey de los Vinos
• Horno La Santiaguesa

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