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About this trip

A good art museum can immerse you in the beauty and culture of a city. So on a Madrid excursion, be sure to visit some of the top ones including Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Plus check out the stunning dome at Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande.

Recommended accomodation
Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado

www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-madrid-prado

C. de Moratin, 52, 28014

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2 Hour

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Complete the "Golden Triangle of Art" by visiting this popular museum. Includes the Prado and Reina Sofia national galleries.

Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014

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Complete the “Golden Triangle of Art” by visiting this popular museum. Includes the Prado and Reina Sofia national galleries.

 

Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014

2 Hour

Museo Nacional del Prado

Dedicated to displaying ancient paintings and sculptures since 1819, this royal museum celebrates the modern effects of art.

Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014

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Dedicated to displaying ancient paintings and sculptures since 1819, this royal museum celebrates the modern effects of art.

 

Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014

.5 Hour

Panteón de Hombres Ilustres

Key named the Pantheon of Illustrious Men. Holds the remains of some of the most influential politicians in the history of Spain.

Calle Julián Gayarre, 3, 28014

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Key named the Pantheon of Illustrious Men. Holds the remains of some of the most influential politicians in the history of Spain.

 

Calle Julián Gayarre, 3, 28014

1 Hour

Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande

A beautiful museum that was inspired by the high ceilings of the Pantheon. Stands out for its artistic wealth and temples.

Calle San Buenaventura, 1, 28005

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A beautiful museum that was inspired by the high ceilings of the Pantheon. Stands out for its artistic wealth and temples.

 

Calle San Buenaventura, 1, 28005

.25 Hour

Puerta de Toledo

Its flamboyant structure made of three archways was built under Napoleonic government, while straying away from Napoleonic design.

Glorieta de la Puerta de Toledo, s/n, 28005

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Its flamboyant structure made of three archways was built under Napoleonic government, while straying away from Napoleonic design.

 

Glorieta de la Puerta de Toledo, s/n, 28005