Does Madrid Have a Cathedral? Yes—Meet the Almudena Cathedral
Yes. Madrid's cathedral is the Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena, commonly called Almudena Cathedral.
- Construction began: 1879
- Completed & consecrated: 1993 (by Pope John Paul II)
- Style: Neo-Gothic exterior, Neo-Romanesque crypt, modern interior
- Location: Adjacent to the Royal Palace, on Calle de Bailén
It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid and a major landmark—though surprisingly young for a European capital's cathedral.