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Interior of Almudena Cathedral: modern elements in a classical Gothic environment

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It might seem small compared to the Royal Palace next door, but once you are inside, Almudena Cathedral dwarfs you. It also surprises with its modern religious art.
Still, the setting could well be a classical Gothic cathedral that you could see in many places. Looking around gives surprises, the mixture of conventional and older religious art with modern touches makes Almudena Cathedral a unique one. At the northern side, high up in the building, you can see an enormous modern organ. A little further, in the epistle-side transept of the cathedral of Madrid, you will find a 16th century altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena. This richly decorated, traditional altar contrasts sharply with the modern elements found elsewhere. It was originally made for a cathedral, but finished four centuries before the cathedral would finally be finished.
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