Art and Culture in Madrid
"A 200-year-old institution, El Prado is one of the great museums of Europe. Its collection is comprised of paintings and sculptures by masters such as El Greco, Rubens, and Goya. It is especially famous for holding one of the world’s most well-known and talked-about artwork: “Las Meninas” by Diego Velasquez. Make sure to check out 13 works of the mysterious and weirdly amusing Dutch artist Hieronymous Bosch displayed at the Prado — his paintings are always packed with strange characters doing very odd things and full of hidden symbols. The monumental building housing the art is an eye candy in itself, so take the time to take it in from both inside and outside. The museum is open daily, but if you want to keep your wallet happy, visit between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM from Monday to Saturday or from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday and holidays when admission to see the permanent collection is free." - MATADOR_NETWORK