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It was built during Felipe V´ s reign, but it receives this name because of its direct dependence on the rules established by the King Fernando VI (Felipe V´ successor). Firstly, its head office was in the Casa de la Panadería. In 1774 it was moved to the current location on the Calle Alcalá, in the Baroque Palace of Goyeneche. Later, it will be redesigned by the architect Diego de Villanueva, author of the Neoclassic façade that we can see nowadays.
Inside, it houses an important collection of Spanish, Italian and Flemish painting, sculpture and decorative arts. It includes masterpieces of painters such as Goya, Ribera, Zurbarán, Rubens, Mengs, Seghers and Bassano, and Modern and Contemporary works of artists such as Carlos de Haes, Sorolla, Muñoz Degrain or Benjamín Palencia. Moreover, it has a Picasso´ s engraving collection and other valuable pieces. The museum is completed with sculptures created by Pedro de Mena, José Ginés, Benlliure and Victorio Macho. We should not forget the collection of sumptuary and decorative arts of the Guitarte´ s collection, or Nombela and Sanchez del Bierzo´ s collection; as well as engravings, furniture, silver, porcelain and other sumptuary works.
Built: XVII Century (1724- 1725)
Author: José Benito Churriguera
Style: Baroque, Neoclassical
Category: Museum
Type: Museum
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If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.
This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.
Make the most of your visit to the Prado National Museum. By booking your ticket with an audio guide here, you'll enjoy skip-the-line access to the museum and an app that provides all the details about masterpieces by renowned artists like Goya and Velázquez, as well as great European painters like Rubens.
A perfect option to explore at your own pace one of the largest and most visited art galleries in the world.
Discover one of Spain's most visited contemporary art museums, the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid.
Book your ticket with a multilingual audioguide and be captivated by the stories behind masterpieces like Guernica by Pablo Picasso or The Face of the Great Masturbator by Salvador Dalí.
This plan is perfect for exploring the museum at your own pace without missing a single detail.
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