About the museum
The Prado Museum is one of the most important art galleries in the world and one of the great cultural symbols of Madrid. Inaugurated in 1819 by order of King Ferdinand VII, the museum houses one of the most valuable collections of European art in history. Its rooms bring together centuries of Spanish, Italian and Flemish painting. The visit is an essential tour to discover the artistic and cultural legacy of Europe.
What to see in the museum
During the private guided tour you will discover some of the most famous masterpieces of universal art. You will see iconic paintings such as Las Meninas by Velázquez, The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymous Bosch or The Rifings of May 3rd by Goya, and works by artists such as Rubens, Titian or El Greco. You can learn about the evolution of European art through one of the most important collections in the world.
“A museum is a place where you lose your mind.” — Renzo Piano
Curiosities
- The Prado Museum holds the world’s most important collection of works by Velázquez, including the famous Las Meninas.
- The Garden of Earthly Delights remains one of the most mysterious and interpreted paintings in the history of art.
- The Prado building was originally designed as the Cabinet of Natural Sciences before becoming a museum in the 19th century.