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Famous Paintings at the Museo del Prado
A visit to Madrid isn’t complete without a dose of Spanish culture. With over 7,000 paintings at the Museo del Prado, you’ll see some of the best artworks from Spain and across Europe. From Goya to El Greco, here are our top 5 paintings not to be missed.
1. Las Meninas, Diego Velázquez
A leading artist of the Spanish Golden Age, Velázquez’s Las Meninas is his most famous work. The royal family is shown with masterful perspective, use of light and atmosphere.
2. The Third of May 1808, Francisco Goya
Grand master of Spanish Art, Goya is shown on all 3 floors of the Prado. In Madrid’s most emblematic artwork, Goya depicts the battle between Spanish patriots and Napoleon’s army.
3. The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest, El Greco
This is one of the great paintings of the Spanish Renaissance and one of El Greco’s most famous works. Take note of the unknown man’s expressive gaze and natural hand gesture.
4. The Garden of Earthly Delights, Hieronymus Bosch
This triptych shows three scenes: paradise, hell and the creation of Eve and the fountain of life. Created by early Dutch master Bosch, don’t miss this complex, beautiful work.
5. The Three Graces, Peter Paul Rubens
A Flemish Baroque painter, Rubens emphasized movement, color and sensuality. No exception here — the Three Graces, born of Zeus’s affairs, lived joyously among the gods.
Planning Your Visit
Museum Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
How to Get There
In Central Madrid, the Prado is located on Paseo del Prado s/n. 28014. The nearest metro stations are Banco de España and Atocha stations. The following bus lines also access the museum: lines 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45.
Skip the ticket line
A popular cultural site in Madrid — and well worth it — the Prado will most likely welcome you with a long line. Purchase tickets in advance online, fast tracking your way into the museum.
Tip
The size of the collection can be overwhelming. Audio guides can be purchased once you enter the museum; 50 masterpieces are highlighted and can help focus your tour. Note that photographs are not permitted in the museum.
Good to know
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- When should I visit?
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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- Is it expensive?
- General admission: €14. General admission & official guide: €23
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- Will I need a guide?
- An audio guide is highly recommended. The size of the collection can be overwhelming.
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- How to get there
- Take the metro to Banco de España or Atocha. Or, use the following bus lines: 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45.
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- Additional information
- Note that photographs are not permitted in the museum.
- Purchase tickets in advance online, fast tracking your way into the museum.
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What people are saying about Museo del Prado
Rocío was a wonderful guide. She made the experience very entertaining and engaging. During our trip we participated in several tours across Spain; this one was the best one (which we found surprising because it was honestly the one we were not so interested in while planning our trip).
It was great not having to cue for The Prado. We went straight through the door, they scanned our tickets and we were in. The Prado is huge and we t took us a while to get orientated. Once we had that, it was amazing.
Really fun tour of the city. We hit all the highlights and learned a lot. Ivan was a terrific guide, so knowledgeable and funny! Highly recommend.
Ivan did a fabulous job maneuvering us through the city while sharing incredible knowledge about Madrid. We will definitely do Eco Tuk Tuk again!
Excellent service by Cristina! We asked her various questions and she answered all of them greatly! She knows Spanish history well!
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