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One might be tempted to compare the famous MUSEO NACIONAL DEL PRADO with the THYSSEN BORNEMISZA collection on the other side of the same avenue. I visited both museums several times and must say that my aesthetic pleasure time was much greater each time at the Thyssen-Bornemisza than at the Prado Museum.
I confess that I am not a fan of the Spanish school with its painters such as El Greco, Ribalta, Ribera, Murillo, or Zurbaran. My taste or judgement has probably been "spoiled" by having grown up surrounded by Flemish and Dutch paintings. Fortunately for those who might share my taste, the Prado has a large section of Flemish painters including Van der Weyden, Rubens and Jerome Bosch.
Bosch’s pictures have always fascinated viewers; Philip II, king of Spain, collected his works. If in his time Bosch was regarded as the inventor of monsters and chimeras, today his paintings still hold as an intriguing attraction reflecting mysterious practices of the Middle Ages. I was surprised during my last visit at the Prado to notice that guides stopped their groups in front of his famous triptych " The Garden of the Delights " to explain at length its symbolism, while in previous years they would spend more time on Velazquez and other painters of the Spanish school.
Jerome Bosch seems a rising star in the world of the fans of the esotericism, the mysteries and the sects. Should we see here a collateral effect of the "Da Vinci Code" esoteric passion?
With the help of Google Earth it is now possible to see major works of the Prado such as the Garden of Delights in detail and high resolution. Fantastic!
On the other side of the Paseo del Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum was enlarged in June 2004 to display more than 200 paintings collected by Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza. The collection of the Baroness is a natural continuation of the historical Thyssen-Bornemisza collection (located in Madrid since 1992) and includes 17th century Dutch painting, 19th century landscape, North American painting, Impressionism, Post-impressionism and Avant-Garde movements. It is a real pleasure to visit the new galleries which complement the historical collection. Quality and variety are the characteristics of this museum which now belongs among the Europe’s best museums of paintings. To conclude: a visit to Madrid must include both museums.
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As I mentioned in the introduction, I didn't know much about Madrid before I got there, but one thing I did know was that it was home to the famous Prado Museum. The Prado houses a collection of over a thousand classic European paintings, dating from the 12th to the 19th century. Spanish painters Velazquez and Goya are prominently featured in the museum, but the works of other painters and sculptors such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Botticelli and Raphael are also on display.
I have to admit that since I don't know all that much about classical and religious arts, the Prado wasn't necessarily my favorite museum in Madrid. I did however learn a lot, and by the end of my visit I was able to recognize many famous scenes, such as the rest on the flight to Egypt and Lot and his daughters. My favorite paintings included Las Meninas by Velazquez, The Three Graces by Rubens, and the rather haunting "black paintings" by Goya (unfortunately, as in most museums in Madrid, it was not possible to take pictures).
On a side note, we had lunch at the Cafe Prado, and without being anything too special, it was good and quite affordable. The museum is open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm every day (closed on Mondays). Admission: 6 Euros (free after 6:00 pm). Leave a Comment Address: Paseo del PradoPhone: 91 330 28 00Directions: Metro "Atocha"Website: http://www.museodelprado.es Other Contact: museo.nacional@museodelprado.es
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I went to the Prado Museum on each trip. On the 1964 trip with my sister, I went on my own before she got there and then we took a city tour, and I let her go in by herself while I sat with my niece. Then when we went together, we took a small part of the museum to look at, as we had my niece with us in a stroller.
The second time when I went with my mom, we concentrated mostly on the Spanish artists (Goya, Velasquez and El Greco (who I think was really a Greek) but we also looked at the Flemish section (Brueghel and Bosch) because those guys have always fascinated me - kind of like a medieval Grandma Moses. We went twice at opening time on our own for short visits, and then when the tour we joined went whirlwind through the museum, we didn't have to worry that we'd miss our favorite things.
Open: 9 AM to 7 PM; Sundays 9 AM to 2 PM. Closed: Monday.
Basic admission: 3.01 €
Discounted admission (with ID): 1.5 €
- Holders of youth cards, student´s cards or international equivalents.
Free admission (with ID):
- Visitors under 18
- Visitors over 65, pensioners, registered disabled
AUDIOGUIDE
Avalaible in Rooms 1 and 51. Price 3 €.
CAFETERIA:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 9am to 6.20pm.
RESTAURANT:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 11.30 am to 4pm
SHOP:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 9am to 6.30pm
Currently the museum website says:
"Each month the Museum invites visitors to take part in a guided tour entitled "A Work, an Artist". These visits aim is to encourage a close look at a particular painting.
These tours take place at the following times:
Saturdays at 4pm and 5.30pm
Sundays at 11am and 12.30pm
They last around one hour.
"All those wishing to take part should enter the Museum through one of the normal entrances. Once inside, it is essential to register for the tour at least 30 minutes before it starts, at the meeting point located in the Lower Rotunda of the Goya Entrance. "
This sounds like a good deal to me. Leave a Comment Address: Paseo del Prado s/n. 28014 Madrid. SpainPhone: + 34 91 3302800Directions: Near the Neptune fountain and the Ritz hotel Tube stations: Banco de España & Atocha Buses: 9,10,14,19,27,34,37 and 45 Trains: Atocha StationWebsite: http://museoprado.mcu.es/home.html
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 Prado Museum, Madrid by jumpingnorman
Other artists whose works I remember include those of Goya at the ground and first floors, Raphael (The Holy Family with Lamb, Portrait of a Cardinal), Rubens (Three Graces) and Rembrant's Artemis. But I am not much of an art buff, but still I enjoyed this museum a lot! Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Banco de espana or Atocha
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 Monumental Prado by Urzu
The entrance is EUR 6.- The museum is opened Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00. The entrance will be for free from Tuesday-Saturday if you go from 18:00 to 20:00, and on Sundays from 17:00 to 20:00. Leave a Comment
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The best museum of the world about painting. Leave a Comment Address: Paseo del Prado s/n.Phone: Tel.: (+34) 91 330 28 00Directions: How to get there: - Metro: Atocha (line 1) or Banco de España (line 2) - Bus: 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45 - Train: Atocha stationWebsite: www.museoprado.es Other Contact: museo.nacional@prado.mcu.es
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Kim and I have been to many art museums. We both agreed that El Prado Museum is amongst the best we’ve seen so far. The tour director only allows us two hours, naturally as an art lover that’s not enough. Anyway we did our best try to see and read the info of the individual paintings, sculptures as much as we can. For obvious reasons we did not get to see much of the collections.
We did manage to see many of Goya collections. I was very impressed with Francisco Goya work during his dark period, his painting ‘Saturn Devouring His Son’ very haunting indeed; hmm he must be on drug. I always like ‘The Naked Maja’, ‘The Clothed Maja’ and his well known painting “The Shootings of May 3rd”. I had a good look at ‘Las Meninas’ by Diego Velazquez, he’s on the paintings. I had a quick browse of El Greco and others paintings.
To see these paintings live is so much different seeing from a book. To absorb everything at the museum you need at least two days. I also noticed there are master copies of paintings exhibits done by students; I must admit there are very good.
El Prado is the most visited art museum in Spain and one of the best in the world. It has more than 8,600 paintings. Anyone who likes art will know El Prado. It has many collections from artists around the world, to name a few artists like Goya, El Greco, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Rubens, Raphael, Bosch, Rafael. Not only exhibit paintings but also exhibits sculptures, drawings, coins and other works of arts.
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 9am-7pm
Sundays, holidays, 24th and 31st december: 9am-2pm
Mondays: closed
Price: 6 € full-price Address: Paseo del Prado, 28014, MadridPhone: 91 330 28 00Directions: Next to Real Jardin Botanico (Botanical Garden). Walking distance from Atocha station.
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 Las Meninas by andal13
Remember that the visit takes several hours, so put your most comfortable shoes on.
El Museo del Prado seguramente es uno de los museos de artes plásticas más importantes del mundo; aloja una impresionante colección de pinturas de los maestros. Las obras maestras de los más destacados pintores españoles tales como Velázquez, Goya, Murillo, Zurbarán, están aquí; las vedettes del museo son "Las Meninas" de Velázquez (ver foto) y "La Maja desnuda" de Goya.
Recuerda que la visita lleva varias horas, así que ponte tus zapatos más cómodos. Leave a Comment
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 by evona
There are in exposition 2000 pictures. There are of cours very wealthy colloection of spanish painting. You can see here the pictures of Goya, Velazquez, Ribera, Murillo, El Greco, Zurbaran and many more.The italian painting represent among others: Tizian, Veronese, Tiepolo, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, Rafaello... The french - Poussin, Lorrain, Watteau..... The another great masters wich works can you admire are: Rubens, Bosch, Rembrandt, Cranach, Duerer, Brueghel, Teniers, Van Dycke.......and many more.... one day this is too little time to see all.... Leave a Comment Address: Paseo del PradoPhone: (91) 420 28 36
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 Family of Charles IV by roamer61
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