Cathédrale de la Almudena

The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena, commonly known as the Almudena Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Madrid. The cathedral's construction began in 1883 and finished over a century later, when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. It is located opposite the Royal Palace and much of its final appearance was defined considering this regal surrounding. The cathedral has a unique blend of Neoclassical, Neo-Gothic, and Neo-Romanesque styles. The interior is in the Gothic style, with chapels and statues of contemporary artists, in heterogeneous styles, from historical revivals to 'pop-art' decor. The cathedral also has a museum that houses effigies of the city's patron saints: the Virgin Mary of la Almudena and San Isidro Labrador, and has an exhibition of the life of the Church through the seven sacraments