GSS brings IP video surveillance to the Almudena Cathedral

Los 6.000 m2 which are part of one of the most emblematic monuments in Madrid, the Catedral de la Almudena, are protected through an IP video surveillance solution, provided by GSS.

The Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena is one of the most emblematic religious monuments in Madrid. With the aim of guaranteeing, not only protection but also control over what happens both 365 días al año, outside and inside, a site of more than 6.000 m2, an audit of the existing security system was carried out to, posteriormente, opt for an IP camera solution

This solution was studied and installed according to the needs of the Madrid cathedral, in order to guarantee maximum security, protection and control of the temple; of the museum, which preserves all kinds of material goods of the Chapter (textiles, goldsmithing, sculpture, painting…), as well as of institutions, congregations and those who leave items in deposit for their preservation; of the bronze doors, of great work and associated history; and of the faithful and tourist visitors who come to this historical monument.

The security solution provided by GSS allowed cost savings and eliminated the risk of damaging the historical structure. To avoid uncomfortable situations for parishioners and visitors, the cameras have been installed in discreet locations, but with full control guaranteed by the cathedral security staff.

“GSS ha conseguido actualizar y modernizar el sistema de seguridad, garantizando un mayor control sobre las personas, los bienes y los espacios, cuidando la conservación del edificio y sus bienes, y respetando la protección de los datos y la privacidad de los visitantes”, comenta Cristina Tarrero Alcón, directora del Museo de La Catedral de la Almudena.

Muchas son las iglesias, catedrales, monasterios y centros religiosos que han tomado la decisión de proteger las obras de arte de su interior y controlar posibles actos de vandalismo en fachadas, como la Catedral de La Almudena, in Madrid.

Este tipo de edificios, patrimonio en muchos casos y bien histórico, están expuestos a una serie de vulnerabilidades como son robos y vandalismo, control de callejones y entradas no principales, de acceso, de las obras de arte y patrimonio histórico, y de lo que acontece en el interior.