Museum
Prado Museum
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One of the world's great art museums, with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco at the centre of its Spanish collectio...
Church, mosque or temple · Spain · Community of Madrid
Almudena Cathedral
Madrid's cathedral, finished only in the late twentieth century, standing across from the Royal Palace.
about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Almudena Cathedral matters
Almudena Cathedral stands opposite the Royal Palace and took more than a century to complete. Its outside matches the palace in style, while the inside is surprisingly modern, with colourful ceilings and contemporary art. Climb to the dome for a view across the city and the palace roofs.
Talking points
- Construction took more than a hundred years and finished in the 1990s.
- The exterior blends with the neighbouring palace, while the interior is more modern.
- The dome offers a view over Madrid's rooftops.
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