Almudena Cathedral
Palacio and Ópera, Madrid
- Daily
- 10:00 to 20:30
September to June every day 10:00 to 20:30, July and August 10:00 to 21:00. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 14:30 for 8 euros.
Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.
Madrid's cathedral on Calle de Bailén, with a short but intense history. The first plans were drawn in 1879 by Francisco de Cubas as a pantheon for Queen Mercedes.
Insider tip
Entry is free with a 1 euro donation requested. The cathedral cannot be visited during services.
What's on near Almudena Cathedral
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Almudena Cathedral, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.
ES-Actividades festividad Virgen de la Almudena
Festival at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid - Easter Concert
Classical concert at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
The Art of Safekeeping
Market at Galería de las Colecciones Reales, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace
Festival at Palacio Real de Madrid, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
En el corazón del 7 de octubre
Exhibition at Centro Sefarad-Israel, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Smaller local events nearby
Free late afternoons at the Royal Palace (EU and Latin American citizens) Exhibition
Monday to Thursday, 16:00 to 18:00, October to March. Next: Mon 9 Nov · Palacio Real de Madrid
Free entry Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 18:00 (October to March) for citizens of the European Union, residents and work permit holders in the EU, and Latin American citizens with proof of nationality. Patrimonio Nacional's page prints the hours.
Free · 16:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Patrimonio Nacional · Tarifa gratuita, Palacio Real de Madrid
Almudena festivity zarzuela recital Concert
Mon 9 Nov · Auditorio Sony, Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Palacio
Reina Sofía school singers perform zarzuela excerpts from Luisa Fernanda, La del manojo de rosas and Doña Francisquita at the Auditorio Sony, organised by the Ayuntamiento. Free entry until the hall is full, with tickets downloadable from 3 November. The school's own event page prints the date.
Free · 19:30 · Map · Source: Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía · Festividad de la Virgen de la Almudena: Recital de zarzuela
Nearby
Around Palacio and Ópera
Royal Palace, cathedral and the Habsburg streets
Palacio and Ópera is the western end of the old centre, around the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and the Teatro Real. Plaza de la Villa and the streets of the Habsburg-era city sit just east of them.
Palacio and Ópera has 28 places on the Roam Madrid map: 8 landmarks, 4 churches and cathedrals, 4 cafes, 3 parks and gardens, 3 bars, 2 shops, 2 restaurants, 1 viewpoint and 1 market. Read the Palacio and Ópera guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Almudena Cathedral?
- Calle de Bailén 10, Madrid.
- What are the opening hours of Almudena Cathedral?
- Daily 10:00 to 20:30. September to June every day 10:00 to 20:30, July and August 10:00 to 21:00. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 14:30 for 8 euros.
- How much does Almudena Cathedral cost?
- Nothing. Almudena Cathedral is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Almudena Cathedral?
- Plan for 45 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Almudena Cathedral?
- Morning.
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