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If you can only manage one trip to an art
gallery during your stay in Madrid, make it the Prado
Museum. It's the top collection of Spanish art in the world
but many famous painting from other artists are include.
This museum is so huge that you need a
strategy to make the most of your visit. Step number one is
to make sure you check out the official website before you
visit. Finding it in English is a bit tricky but we have
found it for you.
Click here and wait a few moment while the pictures
download, you will then have all the up to date information to
hand. Forget all the other websites and guide books, the
official site has up to date information on everything you
need to know, all with stunning pictures of the paintings. |
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If you need a summary of the key opening and
entrance fee information, here it is:
Location
Paseo del Prado
Metro
Atocha, Banco de Espana
Telephone
91 330 2800
Website
http://museoprado.mcu.es
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 9am-8pm
24 December, 31 December and 6 January 9am-2pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
Closed
Monday
25 December, 1 January, Good Friday and 1 May
Entrance Price
Cheap, currently €6
Many reductions (click
here for details) |
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Having decided which paintings you want to see, make
sure you pick up the guide book which is free at the
museum entrance. Glossy versions will cost you but
will be a memento of your visit. None of the guide
books come anywhere near the quality of the official
website. |
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