Almudena Cathedral: Discover the Heart of Madrid’s Spiritual and Architectural Legacy

Explore the rich history, bold architecture, and hidden stories of Madrid’s iconic Almudena Cathedral—from legends and royal weddings to crypts and panoramic views.

Almudena Cathedral, Madrid, Spain

Last weekend, while revisiting Madrid for a short but satisfying getaway, I found myself drawn—yet again—to a place that’s always tugged at my curiosity and reverence: the Almudena Cathedral. Located directly across from the Palacio Real, this grand yet relatively young cathedral has a strange gravitational pull. I’d vis…