Prado Museum
Madrid, Spain
📍 GPS: 40.4138, -3.6921
🌍 Spain
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Last Updated: December 14, 2024 - Information verified by local experts
One of the world's finest art museums, home to masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and other Spanish masters.
The Prado Museum houses one of the world's finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th to early 20th centuries. Founded in 1819, it features works by Spanish masters like Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco.
Insider Tips
Visit during free hours (6-8 PM Mon-Sat, 5-7 PM Sun) but expect crowds. Book online to skip ticket lines. Don't miss the Velázquez Room and Goya's Black Paintings.
History & Culture
Originally built as a natural history museum in 1785, it became an art museum in 1819. The collection began with Spanish royal collections and has grown to become one of the world's most important art repositories.
✨ Highlights
- ✨Home to Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez
- ✨Extensive collection of Francisco Goya's works
- ✨Over 8,000 paintings and 700 sculptures
- ✨Beautiful neoclassical building designed by Juan de Villanueva
- ✨Free entry during last 2 hours on weekdays
🚊 Getting There
🚊 Metro
Take Metro Line 2 to Banco de España or Line 1 to Atocha
€1.50 per ticket
Banco de España station is closest to the main entrance
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Location:
Madrid, Spain
Coordinates:
40.4138, -3.6921
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