Strolling Through Madrid: The Art Traingle

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Author: Edi · ·

commute 3,50 km on foot 0h48'👣
tour ~8h00' 🎭

Intro

Join us for another inspiring walk through the heart of Madrid! This time, we’ll explore the Golden Triangle of Art – a unique route connecting three complementary museums that together offer a complete panorama of Spanish painting and artistic heritage. We’ll begin our journey at the stunning Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. If we finish just before noon, we’ll be treated to a magical moment – the carillon performance on the Plus Ultra building. Then we’ll take a leisurely stroll down the iconic Paseo del Prado toward the symbolic square crowned by the Fountain of Cybele. Along the way, we’ll point out the fascinating Naval Museum, and soon after, step into the majestic Prado Museum, once part of the royal Retiro Palace and now home to timeless masterpieces. To conclude, we’ll immerse ourselves in the world of modern art at the Reina Sofía Museum, Madrid’s very own MoMA. This is more than just a museum tour – it’s a journey through history, art, and the architectural charm of Madrid. If you’re passionate about the city or simply want to see it from a new perspective, this walk is made for you.

🧭 Walk route (Google Maps 🗺️)

🏁 Route milestones with 📰 descriptions

1. 🌐 🎬 2:30 - Congreso de los Diputados
🔗 📰 The Palace of The Congress of Deputies
2. 🌐 🎬 6:02 - Plus Ultra Monument
3. 🌐 🎬 7:34 - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
🔗 📰 The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum a passion for art
4. 🌐 🎬 10:52 - Paseo del Prado
5. 🌐 🎬 17:07 - Museo Naval
6. 🌐 🎬 20:25 - Museo del Prado
🔗 📰 The Prado Museum exploring the history of art
7. 🌐 🎬 25:21 - Caixa Forum
8. 🌐 🎬 27:11 - Museo Reina Sofía
🔗 📰 The Reina Sofía Museum an encounter with modern art

⏰ Opening hours

Congreso de los Diputados
Cra de S. Jerónimo, s/n, Centro, 28071 Madrid, Spain
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40.41638, -3.69661
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Monday
09:00 AM – 02:30 PM
04:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Tuesday
09:00 AM – 02:30 PM
04:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM – 02:30 PM
04:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM – 02:30 PM
04:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Friday
09:00 AM – 01:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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40.41604, -3.69493
Official website
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Monday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
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CentroCentro
Pl. Cibeles, 1, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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40.41904, -3.69208
Official website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
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Naval Museum
Paseo del Prado, 3, Entrada temporal por, C. de Montalbán, 2, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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40.41787, -3.69263
Official website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
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Museo Nacional del Prado
Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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40.41378, -3.69213
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Monday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
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CaixaForum Madrid
P.º del Prado, 36, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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40.41111, -3.69357
Official website
Monday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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40.40791, -3.69456
Official website
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Monday
10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 02:30 PM
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