Almudena Cathedral
cathedral, Madrid, Spain
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The Almudena Cathedral, located in Madrid, Spain, is the city's main cathedral. Construction began in 1883 but was significantly delayed due to financial issues and the Spanish Civil War. It was finally consecrated in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. The cathedral is situated adjacent to the Royal Palace and near the Plaza de Oriente.1
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