Attraction Guide: Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain

Prado Museum Guide

Prado Museum: A Treasure Trove of Spanish Art Guide

The Prado Museum is Spain's national art museum, located in Madrid. It houses one of the world's finest collections of European art, with a particular focus on Spanish masters like Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco. The museum was founded in 1819 and originally intended to house the royal collection. Over the years, it has expanded its collection to include works from other sources. Visitors can explore the museum's many galleries, admiring masterpieces by Spanish and European artists. Highlights include Velázquez's "Las Meninas," Goya's "The Third of May 1808," and El Greco's "The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest."