Prado Museum

Admission	6Eur; 3Eur reduced entry for students with youth cards.
Hours	Tuesdays to Sundays, from 9am to 8pm. On December 24th, December 31st and January 6th it is open from 9am to 2pm only. It is closed every Monday of the year.
Website	www.museoprado.mcu.es

Madrid is home to a number of museums and galleries and the Prado Museum is certainly the highlight and a must-see. The building that houses the museum was constructed during the reign of Charles II as a means to add flair and beauty to what is today known as the Paseo del Prado. The gallery houses mainly Spanish, Flemish and Italian art from the 15th century to the 19th century and has entire rooms dedicated to three of Spain’s greatest artists: Velazquez, El Greco and Goya. Velazquez’ masterpiece, Las Meninas, is the focal point of his collection and is the work of art that many come here to see. The south wing of the first floor is devoted mainly to Goya and includes his great war masterpieces, El Dos de Mayo 1808 (May 2, 1808) and Los Fusilamientos de Moncloa, also known as El Tres de Mayo 1808 (May 3, 1808).