Prado Museum
Madrid
The Prado Museum, located in Madrid, Spain, is one of the world's premier art galleries, housing 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 originally intended to house the Spanish Royal Collection.
- It boasts over 8,600 paintings and 700 sculptures, with masterpieces by artists like Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco.
- The museum's most famous painting is 'Las Meninas' by Diego Velázquez, a masterpiece of Spanish art.
- The building was designed by architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785, originally intended as a natural history museum.
- The Prado is part of Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art,' along with the Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums.
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