Category Archives: Cibeles

Surviving Madrid’s Prado Museum, Part 2 – The Power Tour

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Katie

by Niels Klok (Continuing from Part 1 – Intro to the Prado…) Entering the museum through the “Puerta Alta de Goya” (at the top of the stairs outside, so on the first floor), look at your map and head (counter-intuitively) … Continue reading →

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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza: Madrid’s Must-See Museum

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Katie

by Julie Espinosa You may hear less mention of the Museo Thyssen – Bornemisza than of Madrid’s other two famous art museums, but that’s only because its name is tricky to pronounce. There’s no reason to overlook this corner of … Continue reading →

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Surviving Madrid’s Prado Museum, Part 1 – Intro

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Katie

by Niels Klok Warning: this post may offend Prado evangelists and/or defenders of its untouchable status. Right, the Prado. Without a doubt, this is Madrid’s business card for art lovers – or any bus load of tourists, really. Known throughout … Continue reading →

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