Magnificent Museum
Neighborhood: Retiro & Paseo del Prado
Nearest Train: Banco de España / Atocha
Phone: +34 91 330 2800
Fax: +34 91 330 2856
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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 a EUR44.6 million 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...
Reviewed by:magickid1000 from on Aug 20 2008
Without rival!
What more can be said except that it houses...
Reviewed by:franksangil from on May 31 2008
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 ...
Reviewed by:mkspangenberg from phoenix, AZ on Mar 20 2008
