Almudena Cathedral
Religious site
What is Almudena Cathedral, and is it free to visit?
Almudena Cathedral is a religious site in Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid. Entry is partly free; opening hours were last verified Oct 8, 2026.
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Cathedral: free, €1 donation requested; free Wi-Fi audio guide. Cathedral museum: €7 (reduced €5).
Getting there
Where
Calle de Bailén, 10, 28013 Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid) guide · Madrid
Almudena Cathedral
Calle de Bailén, 10, 28013 Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid
Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-20:30
- September–June. July–August 10:00–21:00. No sightseeing during services. Museum Mon–Sat 10:00–14:30.
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About
Madrid's cathedral, in Habsburg Madrid. Planned from 1879, its foundation stone was laid in 1883 and its crypt opened in 1911. The design draws on French Gothic, with elements from the cathedrals of Reims, Chartres and León. The cathedral is free (a €1 donation is requested); the cathedral museum costs €7.