Prado Museum Ticket in Madrid

A Must-See: The Prado Museum

As one of the world's top three museums, the Prado Museum is a must-visit attraction in Madrid. It houses over 1,500 works, including Goya's famous 'The Family of Charles IV', 'The Nude Maja', and 'The Clothed Maja', as well as Velázquez's 'Las Meninas' and 'The Surrender of Breda'. You can also admire works by leading Renaissance artists such as Raphael and Botticelli.

With its vast collection and elegant architecture, it's best to explore at a leisurely pace! Book now on WAUG at a discounted price.

Explore the Prado Museum's Layout

The Prado Museum has two floors. The ground floor has three entrances named after painters: the Velázquez entrance in the center, and the Goya and Murillo entrances on either side.

Floor Guide:

The ground floor features Italian Renaissance paintings, Spanish paintings, and Flemish paintings.
Key Works: El Greco's 'The Trinity', Murillo's 'Adoration of the Shepherds', Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights', and van der Weyden's 'Descent from the Cross'.

The second floor offers a closer look at Spanish painters' works, as well as French paintings.
Key Works: Velázquez's 'Las Meninas', Goya's 'The Clothed Maja' and 'The Nude Maja'.

The Prado Museum's Special Collection

The Prado Museum in Madrid boasts a wide range of works and sculptures, but its European painting collection stands out. The works of Spanish painters are particularly famous, as the Prado Museum holds the largest collection of Spanish paintings.

See masterpieces by historical Spanish painters such as Bermejo, Berruguete, El Greco, Murillo, Velázquez, Goya, López, and Sorolla.

Don't Miss the Velázquez and Goya Collections

The works of Velázquez and Goya are among the most notable at the Prado Museum. The Prado Museum houses about 50 works by Velázquez, including 'Las Meninas' and 'The Triumph of Bacchus'.

It also holds about 140 works by Goya, provided by the Spanish Royal Family. Goya's 'The Clothed Maja' and 'The Nude Maja' are must-sees. These works, depicting the same pose with one clothed and the other nude, are particularly meaningful as Goya explores profound questions about human existence.

Explore the Various Amenities

In addition to the exhibition facilities on the first and second floors, the Prado Museum offers various amenities such as a café, restaurant, library, souvenir shop, and conference hall. Café Prado is worth a visit. Taking a coffee break at the café after exploring the museum is a great way to relax. The café has a lovely atmosphere.
 

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Consider a Tour if You Find it Difficult to Explore Alone

The Prado Museum boasts a vast collection, so you might miss many details if you explore it alone. Taking a tour is a great way to see everything thoroughly. 

1. Lina's Art Walk (for non-art majors):
Enjoy the paintings with easy-to-understand explanations and historical context in this small group tour.
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2. Prado Museum 3-Hour Intensive Tour:
A tour that intensively explores the history and works of the Prado Museum.
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