- Prado National Museum - Opened in 1819, the Prado Museum houses more than 7,000 paintings. Take this tour and examine works of art by international artists such as Goya and Velázquez. Learn the use of different pictorial techniques and discover uses and customs of the society of the past. Marvel at Las Meninas, famous for its unparalleled use of perspective. Know the characters, the details, the anecdotes and the secrets. hidden in the paintings that you might not otherwise notice. Immerse yourself in the Prado Museum and travel back to the most brilliant era in the history of the arts. Admire Northern European paintings like the Flemish Primitives. Exquisite, precious and detailed paintings by geniuses such as Van Dyck fill the rooms of the museum. Enjoy the enigmatic works of art by El Bosco, which are a mirror of the society and beliefs of his time. See Italian paintings by Fra Angelico, Raphael, and Titian, whose equestrian portraits and religious painting became a source of influence for later artists. - Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia - On the occasion of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death, it is an ideal visit to understand the legacy of Pablo Picasso, his work and his passionate and revolutionary character, which continues to generate so much interest today. Through your guide, you will discover the artist’s masterpiece: Guernica, the secrets and symbols hidden behind this internationally recognized icon of art, as well as the process of making it and the transcendental story behind the work. Its interpretation creates controversy and debate, as there are several symbolic figures that arouse disparate opinions. But there is something that cannot be discussed: its artistic and historical value, since it reflects one of the most convulsive moments in the history of our country. It is considered an icon of the 20th century, a symbol of the terrible suffering that war inflicts on human beings. Critic Robert Hughes said of Guernica that it was “the last great historical painting” - Madrid - Walking tour through some of the main streets and squares of the city, while your guide explain you the history of the city and some of its monuments. Also you will have some free time.
- Walking tour along the beautiful area known as Paisaje de la Luz
- Ticket for Reina Sofía Museum
- Ticket for Prado Museum
- Expert guide throughout the tour (due to exceptional circumstances the tour may be bilingual)
Discover the “Paisaje de la Luz”, one of the most surprising and wonderful areas of Madrid, the surroundings of Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2021. In this area there are a series of monuments, works of art, gardens and unique landscapes that form a beautiful symbiosis between the urban and the natural since the 16th century, when this entire area was called the Prado de los Jerónimos, until today. This tour includes guided tours of two of the most important museums nationwide: The Prado Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum, so you will discover artists such as Goya, Velázquez, El Bosco, and the “Guernica” of Picasso in Reina Sofía Museum. We make special mention of Picasso’s Guernica, an icon of the 20th century, a masterpiece that shudders just by looking at it, due to its dimensions and its spectacular nature, and is even more impressive when we discover its symbolism and hidden details.
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