Paseo del Arte Card: Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen

Skip the line and save up to 20% at Madrid's top three museums

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Discover the Paseo del Arte Card Madrid to enjoy up to 20% off on entrance fees and explore the permanent collections of three prestigious museums in Madrid
Stroll leisurely through the Thyssen, Prado, and Reina Sofía, situated in the renowned Golden Triangle of Art
Experience masterpieces by Monet, Dalí, and Van Gogh, as well as medieval and Renaissance art by Flemish and Dutch artists

Summary

Enhance your understanding of Madrid by using the skip-the-line Paseo del Arte Card and enjoy fast-track entry to three top art museums in Madrid: the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen. These museums are located near each other and make up the renowned "Golden Triangle of Art", which boasts the largest concentration of art in Europe. With this card, you can visit the permanent collection of the Thyssen, as well as the permanent collection and selected temporary exhibitions at both the Prado and Reina Sofía.

Description

Enhance your understanding of Madrid by using the skip-the-line Paseo del Arte Card to gain fast entry to three of Madrid's top art museums: the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen. These museums are located close to each other and together create the Golden Triangle of Art – which houses the largest collection of art in Europe.

You can visit the permanent collection at the Thyssen, as well as the permanent collection and various temporary exhibitions at both the Prado and Reina Sofía.

Thyssen:

The Thyssen Museum, also known as the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, boasts a remarkable private art collection focused mainly on European art that was assembled starting in the 1920s. The museum showcases notable artists and significant art movements such as Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, and Pop Art. Additionally, there is an intriguing selection of medieval art dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. A visit here promises a rich cultural experience. (Please note that the Thyssen's temporary exhibitions are not covered in this description).

Prado:

Make your way to the trendy street, El Paseo del Prado, to visit one of the best art galleries in the world. The Prado's vastness and grandeur may feel overwhelming, with works from renowned artists like Raphael, Rubens, Bosch, and more on display. Consider starting your tour with the iconic painting Las Meninas by Velazquez, featuring Princess Margarita, her ladies-in-waiting, and the painter himself with his palette and brush. Also, be sure to explore the powerful pieces by Goya, including The Naked Maja, which sparked controversy and legal action due to its provocative nature.

Reina Sofía:

Queen Sofía is the namesake of this remarkable structure, which is focused on the art of the late 19th and 20th centuries. In 2005, the French architect Jean Nouvel carried out a modern expansion of the building at a cost of €92 million. The museum currently houses around 20,000 art pieces, featuring renowned works by Spanish as well as international artists. Make sure not to overlook the iconic anti-war artwork, Guernica, crafted by Picasso, along with creations by Braque, Miro, and about 20 works by Salvador Dalí.