Madrid is so much more than museums and monuments. Its true essence is found in its streets, cafés and pubs where, for centuries, wine, ideas and words are mixed up. Places where, nowadays, between wooden tables and zinc bars, you can hear the buzz of those conversations that are still relevant. In Madrid, art does not just hang from the walls.
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Visiting a city is not the same as taking your time carefully to fully understand it. When you pay attention and plan a more comprehensive visit, art and the city become alive elements capable of telling us its own story. We just have to learn how to listen to them. And to manage to comprehend that story, some kind of translation is needed: a mediator figure, an expert, who connects the knowledge with those who receive it and who offers quality information.
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The city of Madrid has become recently a very important metropolis, internationally speaking. From its Arab origins, Mayrit evolved into what we know today as Madrid, where they have been taking place social, cultural and urban transformations that increased especially after it became the royal capital in the 16th century. This rich past has given rise nowadays to a singular artistic offer, being a city in which art is not just exhibited, but it breathes in each corner. Below, we invite you to discover certain key points to create a mental image of Madrid and what it has to offer.
Within the labyrinth of European art, there are names that shine as golden mirrors. One of them is Paolo Veronese. His work was an exaltation of Venice’s light and Renaissance’s magnificence. He was a color, theatrical gesture and painted architecture master. We suggest observing Veronese not just with admiration, but also with attention, now that the Prado Museum dedicates a temporary exhibition to him. Because behind luxury, there are ideas; behind color, hidden messages. And, frequently, behind beauty there is power.
¿Are you looking for a spot with history, art and beauty in the heart of Madrid? The Liria Palace, headquarters of the Casa de Alba Foundation and official residence of the Duke of Alba, opens its doors to offer you a unique experience. Located in the Argüelles neighborhood, this impressive building surprises those who pass by its majestic façade and enter its French-inspired private gardens.
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Discover the Virgin of Guadalupe exhibition at the Prado with an expert guide — where art, history, and emotion come to life.
The Prado Museum houses numerous representations of powerful women, from queens and noblewomen to mythological and religious figures. Through masterpieces by artists such as Velázquez, Rubens, and Goya, we can explore how art has reflected—and at times challenged—the ideals of female power throughout different eras. Within its galleries, we encounter some of the most influential women of their time, whose stories were relegated for centuries to the background, overshadowed by the fame of the artists who portrayed them.
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In the vibrant heart of Madrid, the Museo Nacional del Prado safeguards more than paintings—it holds the visual memory of modern Western culture. Its walls, steeped in centuries of art, are also silent keepers of the tensions, ideals, and passions that have shaped Europe. Yet walking through its galleries without a trained gaze can be as bewildering as trying to decipher a manuscript in an ancient language.
Madrid is more than its famous landmarks; its history also lives in lesser-known corners. This guide offers five little-known cultural routes, perfect for those who want to discover the city from a different historical perspective—stepping away from typical tourism to uncover surprising stories and hidden places.
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