The Almudena Cathedral is the main temple of the city, located in the historic center. It was built from the end of the 19th century until the end of the 20th century, in different architectural styles, on the site of an old mosque.
It is usually the scene of some State ceremonies, being the framework, as well as many other State funerals of former presidents Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo and Adolfo Suarez.