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Catedral de la Almudena
Catedral de la Almudena

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Santa María la Real de La Almudena is a Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain. A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Anglican, Catholic and some Lutheran churches, which serves as the central church of a diocese, and thus as a bishops seat. ... Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. ...


Plans for the construction of a new church dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena began in the 16th century, but construction did not begin until the 1800s and it was not completed until 1993, when the cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. On May 22, 2004, Felipe, Prince of Asturias married Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano (who was thereafter known as Letizia, Princess of Asturias) at the cathedral. (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Events and Trends Beginning of the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... To consecrate an inaminate object is to dedicate it in a ritual to a special purpose, usually religious. ... Pope John Paul II (Latin: ), born Karol Józef Wojtyła [1] (May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005) reigned as pope of the Roman Catholic Church for almost 27 years, from October 16, 1978 until his death, making his the second-longest pontificate. ... May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (143rd in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Prince Felipe, Prince of Asturias (Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y de Grecia; born January 30, 1968), is the third child of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain. ... The Princess of Asturias (born Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, on September 15, 1972 in Oviedo, Spain) is the wife of Felipe, Prince of Asturias, the heir apparent to the Spanish throne. ... The Princess of Asturias (born Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, on September 15, 1972 in Oviedo, Spain) is the wife of Felipe, Prince of Asturias, the heir apparent to the Spanish throne. ...


Although begun in the gothic revival style, the cathedral was eventually built in the neoclassical style to match the adjacent Palacio Real (Royal Palace). The interior is uniquely modern, with "pop-art" decor. Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster, London: Gothic details provided by A.W.N. Pugin The Gothic revival was a European architectural movement with origins in mid-18th century England. ... Neoclassicism (sometimes rendered as Neo-Classicism or Neo-classicism) is the name given to quite distinct movements in the visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture. ... Palacio Real de Madrid The Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace of Madrid) is the official residence of the King of Spain, located in the Spanish capital of Madrid. ...

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