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Calle Ruiz de Alarcón 23
28014 Madrid
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+34 91 330 2800
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Neighborhood :
Retiro & Paseo del Prado
http://www.museodelprado.es/ - Tue to Sun from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Considered one of the world's most important art galleries, it exhibits paintings by Goya, Velázquez, Murillo, Zurbarán, El Greco, Ribera, Titian, Boticelli, Tintoretto, El Bosco, Rubens, Van Dyck, Poussin and Durer. Carlos III commissioned Juan de Villanueva to design this beautiful building, which was converted into an art gallery in 1819. In July of 2005 the Council of Ministers approved an expansion plan which increases the museum's total space by 50%, and allows for 500 more works of the permanent collection to be showcased. On October 30, 2007, the annex opened with a collection of 19th-century Spanish artwork which enabled the Prado to reclaim its glory as a crown jewel of Europe. Come for the art; stay for the architecture.
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wow
I am not really the type of person who is into art museums, but i was still able to enjoy everything here. I loved the Goya section. I went t...
Without rival!
What more can be said except that it housesthe greatest collection of painting in the world!Yes,more impressive than the Lourve and the MET! Th...
I waited my whole life and was not disappointed!
Greco, Goya, even a Rembrandt oh my!Bring your walking shoes and a tour book. (If you are a teacher they advertise free admission but would not...
Beautiful Muesum
The Prado Muesum was so nice I loved It.The paintings were beautiful I highly recomend this to anyone who loves art.It is worth the entrance fe...
it was a blast
i love art and the art in that museum was just magnificent. i suggest everyone goes there. If you are ever in spain you must see this museum.
Cathrin Hendrickson
ugh there was snakes all in the place when i visited animal conrtoll was called and everyone evacuated the building one person ended up getting...
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