Museo del Prado, Madrid
Madrid's magnificent museum.
Cultures vultures looking for a captivating break in Madrid need look no further than the Museo del Prado.
With more than 8,600 paintings and 5,000 drawings art fans of all kinds are sure to find something for them in the Paseo del Prado-based museum, as exhibits range from 12th century Spanish works to 18th century German pieces.
There are also hundreds of sculptures and thousands of coins and medals for tourists and locals alike to behold as artists on display include Pieter Brueghel, Anton Raphael Mengs and Raphael Sanzio.
In addition, the museum also features a range of guided tours, temporary exhibitions, art workshops and lectures, which are bound to guarantee something fresh for visitors at anytime of the year.
However, those seeking a further sense of culture could be well advised to visit the nearby National Archaeological Museum and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia which houses a variety of 20th century art.
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23.07.2007.