Going to Madrid is always a pleasure. Its main neighborhoods are full of life at every moment of the day and with good weather you always want to sit on a terrace to have a drink and enjoy the casual atmosphere that the city offers. But our itinerary today has another objective and that is to delve into the culture of the capital. Apart from its various concerts and plays, which have their epicenter in the theaters of Gran Vía, the cultural tour of Madrid takes us to some of the main museums in Spain. If you are one of those people who spend hours among works of art and are passionate about learning more about History, thanks to sculptures, paintings and other artistic objects, you will enjoy our proposals in this article. Let's start!

Prado Museum, the jewel in the crown

The main museum of Spain It is the Prado, there is no doubt about that. The main works of the country's heritage are gathered in the different buildings that today make up the museum, such as the Girls of Velázquez, the Maja dressed and the naked maja by Goya, the Garden of Delights del Bosco or the Knight hand on chest del Greco, among many others. Although the first works came from the collections created by the ancient Spanish kings, the Prado Museum has expanded its catalog over the years, becoming one of the largest art galleries in the world.

Gallery of the Royal Collections, one of the novelties of the cultural tour of Madrid

The works of the Spanish monarchy that did not go to the Prado remained in the Royal Palace, which recently opened the Gallery of the Royal Collections with works of Caravaggio or Roldana. In addition, your cultural tour in this space can be completed with a visit to the site where the oldest section of Arab wall in the city is located.

Reina Sofía Museum, home of Guernica

After several trips around the world and the city of Madrid itself, the Guernica, masterpiece of the great Pablo Picasso, was permanently installed in the Reina Sofía Museum. In addition to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Reina Sofía's cultural offering is completed with all types of cultural initiatives that have contemporary art as their main axis.

Among the works in this museum, it is also worth highlighting those of the cubist painter Juan Gris or the collection on the Spanish Civil War, very interesting from a historical point of view and which includes propaganda posters from the time.

National Archaeological Museum, a veteran of Madrid's cultural tour

The MAN has been a point of interest in the city's cultural life since the 19th century, being one of the oldest museums in the country. Your collection Review the history of Spain from Prehistory to the Modern Age, although you can also see pieces from Egypt or Greece, coming from Spanish archaeological campaigns in said countries or from donations.

Cerralbo, a museum in a mansion

For many people it is unknown, but the Cerralbo Museum brings together a wide collection of works of art from all times, from paintings by El Greco or Zurbarán to archaeological pieces. This collection was possible thanks to the work of the Marquis of Cerralbo, who carried out extensive work in favor of Spanish artistic heritage and brought it together in a fantastic 19th century mansion that today can be a state museum and can be visited by the entire public.

Museum of Romanticism, an ode to the 19th century

We continue with the museums created by nobles, in this case by the Marquis de la Vega-Inclán, who wanted to bring together the history of Spanish Romanticism in an exclusive space. Every cultural tour of Madrid must include the Museum of Romanticism, since it is one of the most elegant cultural centers in the city and with a lot of history within its walls, in addition to the fantastic location in the center.

Sorolla Museum, in the midst of expansion

We are going to dedicate a brief space to this museum dedicated to the brilliant painter Joaquín Sorolla and which is located in his last home, although you should know that will be closed for a few years. This is because they are undertaking a large expansion project to adapt the facilities to current needs. Of course, sign it up for your return, as it is one of the most beautiful museums in the city.

A space for those passionate about military life

If you like military life and history, Madrid offers you two museums of great importance. First of all, we have the Museo Naval, located in the Navy Headquarters and which reviews the country's great oceanic feats, with pieces from different entities and countries where the Spanish Navy was present.

On the other hand, the Air and Space Museum It is an interesting place for aeronautics lovers, as it includes all types of historical aircraft from the 20th and 21st centuries, both military and civil.

Where to rest with your motorhome after the cultural tour of Madrid?

In addition to museum recommendations, we know that you also need to find where to spend the night with your motorhome. No problem! We have the right place for you: the Las Cigüenas Motorhome Area. This space is completely renovated and has all the services available, so you will only have to worry about how to organize your list of museums for the cultural tour of Madrid.

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