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Artists and art interested of you will have heard from the art gallery and museum in Spain's capital without a doubt: the Prado Museum in Madrid, or Museo del Prado. Not only exhibiting one of the best collections of painting art in Europe, but also displaying sculptures, coins, medals and different objects, the Prado Museum in Madrid is a must see sight not only for artists during a stay in Madrid holiday rentals for vacation.

The Prado Museum in Madrid is located at the Paseo del Prado in Spain's capital and was founded in 1785, originally being the Natural History Cabinet. The first visitors came in 1819, when the museum was opened for the public people, and soon it gained a reputation as one of Europe's finest galleries of art, attracting almost 3 million visitors per year today.

The collection exhibited at the Prado Museum in Madrid is wide ranged, pieces of art from the 12^th century until the 19^th century are exhibited in the museum, with different temporary exhibitions during the seasons. Because of this fact, it is wise to plan in a whole day for the Prado Museum in Madrid when spending your holidays in Madrid holiday rentals. This way, you have time enough to explore all of the museum's treasures without having to hurry from one exhibition to another.

The tour through the Prado Museum in Madrid during your Spain holidays in the capital city will not only show you incredible art pieces, whether painting or sculpture, it will also take you to a journey through time and space.  With art and paintings from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance or famous works from all over the world, like Goya, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, Rigaud or Dürer, you will truly be astonished when seeing their famous works in person.

The painting "Las Meninas" by Diego Velázquez showing the Infanta Margarita is regarded as the most famous work in the Prado Museum in Madrid and should not be missed in any case if you are staying in a Madrid hotel! Also Picasso has a rich amount of work exhibited in the museum, and did you know that he actually has a work inspired by "Las Meninas" de Velazquez? This connection is explored in the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, if you are interested spending your holidays there.

But also the incredible sculptures are interesting sights during your holidays in Madrid; ranging from Greek to Roman to Iberian, the Prado Museum in Madrid does not leave your heart unsatisfied.

Current exhibitions at the Prado Museum in Madrid include Dürer's famous "Adam and Eve" until the 20^th March 2011 and a exhibition dedicated to Rubens until the 23^rd January 2011.

Opening times for the Prado Madrid are:

Tuesday until Sunday from 09:00 to 20:00.

On Mondays the Prado is closed, also on 1^st January, 1^st May and 25^th December.

On 6^th January, 24^th and 31^st December there will be reduced opening hours, from 09:00 until 14:00.

If you decide to spend your holidays in Madrid to visit the world known Prado Museum, it is recommended to book a Madrid hotel in advance to ensure you a stress free holiday in Spain's capital. Go on a journey of art with the Prado Museum in Madrid!