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Madrid attractions: the Prado Museum, Spain

 
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Prado Museum is included in the top 10 most beautiful museums in the world. It was inaugurated in 1819. The museum is located in a building from the time of Charles The third.

This building houses the most interesting collections of European art. Even if it was founded as a museum of sculpture and painting it has besides the 8600 paintings and 700 sculptures: 5000 drawings, 2000 posters, 1000 coins and about 2000 decorative objects.

Among the great artists who have exhibited works in this museum we can remember the following: Goya, Velasquez, Ribera, Titian, Boticelli, Tintoretto, Durer and Poussin, Murillo, Zurbaran, El Greco. The most famous work of art you can find here is "Las Meninas" by Velasquez.

 

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Madrid, SpainThere are many nationalities that live together peacefully whether they are Muslims or Christians and this diversity gives the city a unique feel enhanced by its long history. The city dates back from the 9th century when a fortress but the great arteries of the city were set in the 18th century. During the years the city’s face has changed but what remained the same is the same blend of tradition and liveliness. A pinch of history can be tasted in traditional districts like Malasaña, and Lavapiés and in Madrid of Los Austrias, the Plaza Mayor, and the Palacio Real.... Read more »

 
 
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About Royal Palace in Madrid for visitors - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
The Royal Palace is one of the main tourist attractions of the city of Madird and the largest palace in Western Europe. The palace is the official residence of the king of Spain and his family, but is used only at official ceremonies, while... Read more »

A visit to Santiago Bernabeu stadium - Jun 23, 2009, by Tudi
The gallery above is from April 2008, during my trip through Spain. I ended up in Madrid for a couple of days, visiting some friends, without any real travelling plan. As a football fan though, it's hard to visit Madrid and not feel the... Read more »

Short trip to the Escorial Palace, Madrid - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
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