Prado Museum

One of the best museums in the worldThis gallery in Madrid has the most complete collection of Spanish painting from 11th-18th centuries, and many masterpieces by great universal artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Tiziano, Van Dyck and Rembrandt.The quality and variety of its collection makes the Prado Museum one of the world's finest. It brings together the best collection of Spanish painting, the most important works of Flemish and Italian painting, and noteworthy examples of the German, French and English schools. Here you can admire masterpieces of universal art such as Velázquez' Maids of Honour, Goya's Majas, El Greco's Nobleman with a hand on his chest, Bosch's Garden of Delights, and Rubens' The Three Graces, amongst other priceless pieces. 

Although the museum was created to house works of painting and sculpture, it also contains major collections of drawings, engravings, coins and medals, as well as items of clothing and decorative art.The museum’s exhibition area increased by more than 50% in 2007 with the extension designed by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo. The new area includes four rooms for temporary exhibitions, the restored cloister of the Los Jerónimos Church, a large entrance hall, an auditorium with capacity for 438 people, as well as various storage facilities and workshops for restoration of artworks. Outside, you will notice the impressive bronze doors by Cristina Iglesias and the Tuscan box gardens.