The Cathedral of Saint Mary Magdalene is a

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located in

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. The edifice was a church for most of its existence, before becoming a

in 1995 after the establishment of the Diocese of Getafe. The church, designed by

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and

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, was begun in the 16th century and finished in 1770. The bell tower, dating to a pre-existing edifice from the mid-14th century, is in

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style, while the rest of it is predominantly

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Gallery

Getafe Cathedral 2021 - West Entrance.jpg, West portico Getafe Cathedral 2021 - West Facade Frontal.jpg, Frontal view Getafe - Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Magdalena 11.jpg, Mudéjar window Getafe Cathedral 2021 - Interior.jpg, Central nave Getafe - Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Magdalena 16.jpg, Plaque celebrating the dedication as cathedral. Getafe - Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Magdalena 05.jpg, Altar Getafe - Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Magdalena 22.jpg, Dome

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* Churches in the Community of Madrid

18th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Spain Roman Catholic churches completed in 1770 Renaissance architecture in the Community of Madrid Baroque architecture in the Community of Madrid Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the Community of Madrid Buildings and structures in Getafe {{Spain-RC-cathedral-stub