Museo del Prado, National art museum in central Madrid, Spain
The Museo Nacional del Prado displays 8,600 paintings and 700 sculptures across multiple floors in a neoclassical building designed by Juan de Villanueva.
The museum opened its doors in 1819 under Ferdinand VII to exhibit the Spanish Crown's art collection, which included works from royal residences.
The permanent collection presents masterpieces from Spanish, Italian, and Flemish schools, including works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and Titian.
Visitors can select guided routes lasting one, two, or three hours to discover the essential artworks while using the Paseo del Arte Pass for access.
During the Spanish Civil War, the museum protected its collection by moving paintings to different locations, including temporary storage in Geneva.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1819
Founders: Charles III of Spain
Architects: Juan de Villanueva
Official opening: November 19, 1819
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Paseo del Prado, 28014 Madrid 28014
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-20:00; Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +34913302800
Website: https://museodelprado.es/en
GPS coordinates: 40.41389,-3.69222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
Madrid contains important cultural heritage sites. The Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and Retiro Park represent central elements of Spanish history. The city combines royal residences, museums, and squares.
Madrid establishes itself as one of the richest cultural capitals in Europe. Behind its wide avenues and lively squares, the city reveals a heritage that is royal, artistic, and popular. From the Royal Palace to the Prado, from the Retiro Gardens to the alleys of Plaza Mayor, each neighborhood tells a piece of Spanish history. Art lovers discover masterpieces from the Golden Age, visitors stroll between contemporary museums, markets, and cathedrals, while Madrilenians enjoy their parks as open-air salons. Between iconic museums, historic buildings, and lively places, this selection gathers the essential sites to understand Madrid’s beauty and energy, balancing tradition and modernity.
Church of Saint Jerome the Royal
115 m
Paseo del Prado
122 m
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
197 m
Casón del Buen Retiro
268 m
Villanueva building
24 m
Statue of Velázquez
45 m
Four Fountains, Madrid
180 m
Real Academia Española headquarters
167 m
Statua di agora
125 m
Cloister of the Church of San Jerónimo el Real
108 m
Puerta de Murillo of the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
168 m
Monument to Eugenio d'Ors Rovira, Madrid
106 m
Cedro del Líbano del Museo del Prado, Madrid
49 m
Monument to Maria Christina of Bourbon
214 m
Murillo
141 m
Colección Blanca Urquijo de rosales antiguos
229 m
Archivo General e Histórico de Protocolos, Madrid
133 m
Picea del Himalaya en plaza de Murillo
150 m
Parrotia en el Real Jardín Botánico, Madrid
271 m
Casa-palacio de la marquesa de Bellamar, Madrid
196 m
Monolito al Alférez Provisional, Madrid
246 m
Mariano Cardedera y Potó
199 m
Edificio Aldeasa, Madrid
89 m
Extension of Museo del Prado
27 m
Dos edificios de viviendas para D. Andrés Gutiérrez, Madrid
264 m
Commemorative plaque to Concha Espina
273 m
Dos edificios de viviendas para D. Enrique Gutiérrez, Madrid
260 m
Viviendas para Doña Concepción L. de Gamboa, Madrid
217 mReviews
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A very large museum, a must-visit if you are in Madrid
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