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Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

Superb collection of old paintings


Alcalá, 13
Madrid,
28014

Neighborhood: Plaza Mayor, Ópera & Sol

Nearest Train: Sol / Sevilla

Phone: +34 915 240 864
Fax: +34 915 231 599
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Undoubtedly among the oldest and best collections of paintings in Spain, the 17th-century examples stand out above all. The most interesting works include two self-portraits of Goya, canvasses by Ribera, Murillo and Velằuez along with those by foreign painters of the stature of Rubens, Van Dyck and Arcimboldo. There's a room dedicated to Picasso, a room especially for decorative arts, a section for drawings and prints and a valuable series of sculptures by Joselin Regular temporary exhibitions are organized. Access to the research library is restricted. Admission: (EUR 2.40); students, under-18s & over-65s: free. Wed & Dec 6, Oct 12 & May 18: free.

clock 9-19h mar-vier; 9-14.30h sab-lun y fest (cerrado 24, 25 y 31 dic, 1 y 6 ene, 1 y 30 may)

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Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from usa on Oct 24 2005


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Impressive!
Limited collection, but one that contains a number of must-see works of art....
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Leiden, Netherlands on May 10 2005

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