Few cities can boast an artistic pedigree quite as pure as Madrid's and many schools return here again and again, so rich is the city's art collection.
For centuries, Spanish royals showered praise and riches upon the great artists of the day, from home-grown talents such as Goya and Velázquez to a stunning pantheon of Flemish and Italian masters. Masterpieces by these and other Spanish masters such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró now adorn the walls of the city's world-class galleries.
Three in particular are giants - the Museo del Prado, Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - but in Madrid these are merely good places to start.
Madrid is home to an undeniable charm running down its busy streets dotted with famous museums, all kinds of shops and green spaces. Trial the local cuisine in markets and cafés, then head to the streets to take in the impressive buildings and architecture. Explore the arts by trying your hand at flamenco then admiring works by Picasso!
The Spanish capital is one of the cultural centres of Europe boasting a wealth of world-renowned art galleries. The Museo del Prado, the Museo Reina Sofía and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are perhaps the most well-known and together make up the ‘Golden Triangle’. Whether admiring Velázquez’s Las Meninas or gazing at Picasso’s Guernica, Madrid is bound to inspire any budding artists.
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