Just a few metres away from each other, the masterpieces of Goya, Velázquez and Picasso are admired by visitors from all corners of the world. Major museums and artists, who are an essential chapter in the History of Art. Now, it's not just painters, but also the most avant-garde architects, who are choosing to experiment on our streets.
Three of the most important art galleries in the world are a ten-minute walk away from each other in the centre of Madrid. Madrid's Golden Triangle contains the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum (MNCARS) and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
We recommend various routes to make the most of Madrid's museums. Pick a subject, such as love, sport or games, and you will soon find that looking at a painting is like getting lost in a maze of mirrors.
The contemporary architecture of Madrid shines amongst the brightest in cosmopolitan cities today. Some of the most famous architects in the world are currently involved in the design of stunning buildings in Madrid, soon to become icons.
Countless words have been written about Madrid. It has been the setting of 19th-century realist novels, social poetry of the 1950s, and younger and postmodern literature. Madrid is also made of words; discover the voices and books, which are part of the city.
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Madrid's Museums
Madrid has an attractive range of municipal museums grouped under the brand name Museos de Madrid.
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Arcimboldo's Spring and a portrait by Farinelli are some of its treasures.
Museo Sorolla
Visit the house museum of the Spanish painter, famous for his beach paintings.
Madrid and its Creators
Ara Malikian, Teresa Sapey and Carlos Díez tell us about Madrid.
Music
The city's music: flamenco and singer-songwriters.
Cinema
Architecture map
A map showing the city's most interesting buildings from an architectural point of view.
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