Prado Museum
museum · Madrid · Spain
- Address
- Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón 23, 28014 Madrid
- Links
- Google Maps
About
Spain's national art museum, with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco and Rubens.
History
The museum opened in 1819.
Good to know
- Book a timed ticket; check the official site for free-entry evening hours.
- Choose a few key rooms rather than the whole museum.
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