MUSEO NACIONAL DEL PRADO

Opened in 1819, the Prado museum is one of the top places to visit in Madrid if you are an art lover. The museum is known to have the most amazing collection of Spanish art including European Art between the 12th century to the early 20th century. You can witness works from some of the most renowned artists in the world such as Francisco Goya and Diego Velazquez.

Museo Nacional Del Prado is an art museum designed by architect Juan de Villanueva, with a beautiful Neoclassical architectural style, commissioned by king Charles III. The museum was named the National Museum of Paintings and Sculptures before it was named the Prado museum. The museum first had over 300 paintings that were dedicated to Spanish culture and artists. At present, the museum has over 7500 paintings along with sculptures, drawings, photographs, and decorative artwork. Some of the most popular works you can witness in the museum are Goya's collection of The Black Paintings, and Garden of Delights by Hyeronimus Bosch among many others. It also is home to Goya's first-ever documented work, Aníbal vencedor Que por Primera Vez Mira an Italia Desde Los Alpes. Your trip to this museum will not only exciting but also knowledgeable as they provide you audio descriptions of pieces. The museum also hosts many workshops and activities which you can enjoy during your visit.

Highlights

• Enter the world of art and get a chance to look at the most amazing collection of paintings and sculptures.
• Witness many temporary exhibitions that are hosted in the museum throughout the year where you can witness works from new artists.
• Explore the museum which has over 7500 paintings, artworks, sculptures, and drawings over the last few centuries.
• Admire the world of world-famous artists such as Rogier van der Weyden, Rembrandt, Pieter Paul Rubens, and Francisco Goya.
• Look at some of the most popular paintings such as Diego Velazquez's Las Meninas, and also witness Goya's first-ever documented work.