Madrid is the capital of Spain and an amazing place to visit. With great weather year-round, the capital is a popular tourist destination with visitors drawn to the great food and fabulous nightlife. Stay in a traditional inn or one of the five star Madrid hotels. Visit one of the historic taverns or a modern nightclub. Explore the beautiful museums and galleries or simply sit at a coffeshop and soak up the wonderous energy that is uniquely Madrid.
Home to the Golden Triangle of Art, Madrid is one of the top art destinations in Europe. These three museums offer unparalleled opportunities to view Spanish masterpieces as well as extensive world collections. The Prado houses one of the best collections in the world, including the works of Goya, el Greco, Rubens, Botticelli, and many others. The Reina Sofia is known for its modern art, including workds by Picasso, Dali, Miro, and Kandinsky. The third museum is the Tyssen Bornemisza Museum of Art which exhibits the work of Picasso, Goya, Van Gogh, Monet, Renior, Degas, and many others.
The Madrid Fine Arts Museum & Gallery (Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando) dates back to 1752. It houes over 1500 paintings and nearly 600 sculptures from the fifteenth century through modern times. Museo de America features a collection of over 25,000 artifacts from the Americas, including an exhibit of Pre-Columbian art and archaeology. The CaixaForum is Madrid’s newest exhibition space. Dedicated in 2008, the museum’s permanent collection includes works from the past quarter century and the exterior features a vertical garden by Patrick Blanc, a reknown French Botanist.
The Lázaro Galdiano Museum is usually overshadowed by the Golden Triangle. However, it is home to works by Europe’s Masters, including Goya, el Greco, Bosch, Murillo, Turner, and Leonardo da Vinci. The city also boasts the National Museum of Decorative Arts which exhibits Spanish artifacts and artwork that date back to Phoenician times. You’ll also find museums dedicated to Joaquin Sorolla and Francisco de Goya.
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