Madrid, Spain, is a city where art, beauty and culture converge, creating one of the most vibrant landscapes in the world. Beyond the city’s national museum and football stadium, where can you find some of Madrid’s hidden cultural gems?
Stand in awe of Picasso’s Guernica and take in works by Dalí and Miró. This museum’s collection shines a light on Spain’s influence on modern and contemporary art.
A jewel of art history, this 18th-century residence of the House of Alba is home to works from artists like Goya, Velázquez and Titian. The palace’s library also boasts the first edition of Don Quixote, as well as manuscripts by Christopher Columbus.
This lively cultural hub was once a slaughterhouse and now hosts avant-garde art, theater and cinema. Located along Manzanares River, this area displays Madrid’s flair for blending contemporary creativity with rich history.
With more than 50,000 artifacts, including paintings and suits of armor, this house/palace immerses you in the life of Spanish aristocracy and opulence.
Just opened last year, this gallery can be found within the Royal Palace complex and takes visitors on a journey through Spain’s royal history. The gallery showcases how Spanish royalty collected art that defined their eras, while the architecture combines modern with the historic.
From paintings to rare ceramics to textiles, this hidden museum lies in the elegant Barrio de Salamanca and displays works handpicked by visionary collector José Lázaro Galdiano.
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