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Prado Museum
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Prado Museum

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The building that today houses the Museo Nacional del Prado was designed by architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785. It was constructed to house the Natural History Cabinet, by orders of King Charles III. However, the building's final purpose - as the new Royal Museum of Paintings and Sculptures - was the decision of the monarch's grandson, King Ferdinand VII, encouraged by his wife Queen Maria Isabel de Braganza. The Royal Museum, soon quickly renamed the National Museum of Paintings and Sculptures and subsequently the Museo Nacional del Prado, opened to the public for the first time in November 1819. Since it was founded in 1819 and over its multi-century history, the Museo Nacional del Prado has performed the important task of conserving, exhibiting and enriching a set of collections and works of art which, due to their close ties with Spanish history, are recognized as one of the most valuable compendiums of artistic expression known to humanity. Loans to temporary exhibitions are the Museum's most direct means of communication with society. They offer the opportunity of reinterpreting the collections while linking them to currentl issues. At the same time, they also provide an especially attractive scope for museography allowing for experimentation on new styles and technologies. They contribute to projecingt a new identity of the Museum by encouraging innovation, research and the public interest in its collections. With this intention in mind, the Museo Nacional del Prado offers its visitors a wide exhibition program while contributing to the promotion of its collections through the loan of works from its collection to exhibition projects organised by other cultural institutions, both national and international.

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wendy051112 October 2026
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The good thing about the Prado is that photography isn't allowed, so I can't upload photos of the exhibition halls, but I can upload a picture of the entrance. The classic Las Meninas is still very impressive, and there were many people looking at it. There are also many famous works by Goya, Velázquez, Bosch, and many others. Last time, I visited three floors and countless halls, but I couldn't see everything. It was a visual feast, and I can only marvel at how talented the older generation of European painters were! The paintings are so beautiful!

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Don't miss these attractions in Leon: Parque Del Cid, Plaza De San Marcelo, and Furor Amarillo. If you like Culture & history, try Astorga Audio Tour: Chocolate, Cathedrals & Roman Echoes. If you enjoy Day tours, try From Gijón: Covadonga Lakes, Cangas de Onís and Lastres.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include From Gijón: Covadonga Lakes, Cangas de Onís and Lastres, Picos de Europa Excursion: Bulnes with Funicular and Cabrales Cheese Cave, and Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 16 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Leon is around INR 4,052.49 – INR 9,351.9. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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