Prado Museum
Madrid
The Prado Museum, located in the heart of Madrid, Spain, is one of the world's premier art galleries, showcasing an extensive collection of European art from the 12th to the early 20th century.
Top 5 Facts
- The Prado Museum was founded in 1819 and is considered the main Spanish national art museum.
- It houses over 8,000 paintings, with masterpieces by artists such as Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco.
- The museum's most famous painting is 'Las Meninas' by Diego Velázquez, a highlight of Spanish art.
- The building was originally designed by architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785 as a natural history museum.
- The Prado is part of Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art,' which includes the Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums.
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