About the Prado Museum and Flamenco in Madrid
The Prado Museum is one of the great cultural landmarks of Europe and a must-see visit in Madrid. Opened in 1819 as the Royal Museum of Painting, it houses one of the most important art collections in the world, with masterpieces from the Spanish, Italian and Flemish schools. This experience continues in the evening with flamenco at Teatro Flamenco Madrid, a venue dedicated to one of the most representative artistic genres of Spanish culture.
What to see during the visit
During the visit to the Prado Museum, you will be able to explore its galleries with an audio guide and discover iconic works by artists such as Velázquez, Goya or Bosch. Among them are universal masterpieces such as Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights or The Third of May 1808. In the evening, at Teatro Flamenco Madrid, you will experience flamenco at the world’s first flamenco theater, located next to Madrid’s Gran Vía. “Emociones” is a show that brings together the three essential pillars of flamenco: singing, dancing, and guitar, performed by top-level artists. Enjoy a unique experience in an intimate theater setting, free from distractions, with carefully designed staging, professional sound, and the power of live flamenco. You may also choose between standard tickets or options with preferred seating and a complimentary drink.
“Flamenco is a feeling, a way of understanding life.” — Paco de Lucía
Fun Facts
- The Prado Museum preserves more than 8,000 paintings, although only a portion of them are displayed to the public in its galleries.
- Las Meninas by Velázquez is considered one of the most studied and admired works in the history of Western art.
- Teatro Flamenco Madrid is the first theatre in the world dedicated exclusively to flamenco, with daily shows that present different styles of singing and dancing.