Paying to pray... cathedral edition

After visiting the head of state, I thought I better check out the cathedral across the square given how embedded the Catholic Church is in Spain. I just wanted to have a little peak inside but went to the wrong door, spent €7 and ended up in the museum and dome. I passed the museum section by, as the church was only finished in 1993 (at which time I was still a good catholic boy) so most of the stuff in the museum was about how the church works - priests, bishops etc. I had enough of that at school.

I instead headed up to the dome to take in the view. Once I caught my breath, the views from the dome of Madrid and the palace were worth the climb and entrance fee. Heading back down you’re deposited in the cathedral itself. Gone are the days of lighting an actual candle as an offering. Instead add 20c into a slot and a few electronic candles light for you. I wonder if god still recognises these. I lit one anyway.

There are nicer churches in Europe but worth a look. God must have been impressed with me taking an interest as once I left the church he gifted a hot Madrid guy wandering along without his shirt as some eye candy reward. #gayoreuropeanRead more