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Museo Nacional Del Prado is an art museum designed by architect Juan de Villanueva, with a beautiful Neoclassical architectural style, commissioned by king Charles III. The museum was named the National Museum of Paintings and Sculptures before it was named the Prado museum. The museum first had over 300 paintings that were dedicated to Spanish culture and artists. At present, the museum has over 7500 paintings along with sculptures, drawings, photographs, and decorative artwork. Some of the most popular works you can witness in the museum are Goya's collection of The Black Paintings, and Garden of Delights by Hyeronimus Bosch among many others. It also is home to Goya's first-ever documented work, Aníbal vencedor Que por Primera Vez Mira an Italia Desde Los Alpes. Your trip to this museum will not only exciting but also knowledgeable as they provide you audio descriptions of pieces. The museum also hosts many workshops and activities which you can enjoy during your visit.

Built-in the 17th century, the park was partially destroyed suing the independence war and was again rebuilt to recover its charm. A UNESCO world heritage site, Buen Retiro Park is one of the most popular parks in the city and was first opened in 1868. One of the most famous attractions here is the massive monument to King Alfonso XII which is surrounded by the lake located on the east of the park. You can also witness the equestrian statue which was created by Spanish sculptor Mariano Benlliure. The garden is home to a beautiful artificial lake where you can indulge in rowboats and explore the “Estanque". The garden is also home to the crystal palace which was built in 1887 and is known to have many contemporary exhibitions. The park also has an art gallery where you can witness temporary exhibitions held throughout the year.

The Royal Palace is a cultural landmark in the city, built in the year 1738, which took 18 years for it to be completed. With over 1 million sq ft, the Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the largest palaces in Europe with 3400 rooms. The architecture of the Palace is influenced by the Italian artist Bernini and French Baroque. Admire the beautiful stone base and its large frame of windows. Witness the beautiful sculptures of the royal family members which are placed in different parts of the palace. Enter the royal palace and admire the exquisite interiors such as the grand staircase which is made up of Agustin marble. You can also visit the royal library which has an amazing collection of literature maintained over the years. Visit the Royal armory where you can look at many artifacts dating back to the 13th century.