REINA SOFIA MUSEUM (MUSEO NACIONAL CENTRO DE ARTE REINA SOFIA)

The Museo del Prado is a site of huge national and global importance. Occupying an 18th-century neoclassical building, the museum is home to over 20,000 works of art. Including 7,500 paintings, 8,000 drawings, 4,800 prints, and 1,000 sculptures and other artworks and historical documents. Bypass the arduous ticketing queue and, after a brief security check, you are free to roam Prado's galleries. The exhibits on display are spread over 3 levels: basement, first, and second. Choose your own path You can explore the museum's galleries for as long as you like. Some of the greats whose works adorn the walls are Francisco Goya, El Greco, Diego Velazquez, Hieronymus Bosch, Peter Paul Rubens, and Titian. Download an app and get a complete overview of Western art and 24 key art pieces. Learn about the inspiration behind masterpieces like Las Meninas with an optional on-site digital audio guide in English and Spanish. If you are an avid fan of the arts you should upgrade to the Paseo Del Arte card. This one super saver pass will grant you access to Madrid's best museums — Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and Reina Sofia Museum.

The Prado Museum is a site of huge national and global importance. Occupying an 18th-century neoclassical building, the museum is home to over 20,000 works of art. Including 7,500 paintings, 8,000 drawings, 4,800 prints, and 1,000 sculptures and other artworks and historical documents. Bypass the arduous ticketing queue and, after a brief security check, you are free to roam Prado's galleries. The exhibits on display are spread over 3 levels: basement, first, and second. Choose your own path You can explore the museum's galleries for as long as you like. Some of the greats whose works adorn the walls are Francisco Goya, El Greco, Diego Velazquez, Hieronymus Bosch, Peter Paul Rubens, and Titian. Learn more about them with an optional on-site audio guide in 11 languages or a digital audio guide in 5 languages. If you are an avid fan of the arts you should upgrade to the Paseo Del Arte card. This one super saver pass will grant you access to Madrid's best museums — Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza museum, and Reina Sofia Museum. Artworks not to miss Las Meninas, Crucifixion and The Tapestry Weavers by Diego Velazquez | Goya's Maja series | The Cardinal by Raphael | The Crown Jewels | Emperor Carlos V on Horseback by Titian | David Victorious over Goliath by Caravaggio

The Reina Sofia Museum is home to the greatest Spanish artists from the 20th century which attracts more than 3.5 million visitors annually. The collections consist of 1,653 paintings and 707 sculptures along with a horde of paperwork, graphic art, and photographs. However, the museum is most famous for the Guernica. This prolific piece by Pablo Picasso symbolizes Spain’s transition to democracy and is a universally recognized icon for the principles of anti-war and anti-autocracy. With lush gardens and vaulted hallways, walking through this artsy abode is a delight in itself and that statement doesn’t even account for the artworks inside. Browse through over 20 Dali pieces, a full room dedicated to Joan Miro’s paintings, and a room on Women at the Forefront featuring works by the iconic Angeles Santos and Delhy Tejero. This modern art museum is a wonderland of art! With a simple upgrade, you can tune into the official audio guide to fill your stroll of Reina Sofia with colorful insights into art and the artist's life. A must if you want to develop a deep appreciation and understanding of art.