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Here at Loving Madrid we offer a great selection of self catering Madrid apartments. Guests who have previously stayed in our Madrid apartments are always asked to let us know about their trip. Madrid apartments guests would certainly recommend The Prado as a top ten attraction. No trip to Madrid, staying close by in a Madrid apartment, is complete without a visit to Spain's most celebrated museum. Even museum-shy hedonists can't help but be impressed with the stunning neo-gothic building full to the rafters with some of the world's finest works of art and historic artefacts. The Prado was commissioned by King Charles III in 1785 and eventually opened it's doors in 1819. Many of our Madrid apartments are in easy walking distance to The Prado. Many of our guests who have stayed in our Madrid apartments come back to the Prado time and again.
The Prado's collection of over 8,500 pieces is incredible and the building is only capable of displaying a small percentage of it. At the heart of the collection is that of the Spanish Royal family - an eclectic array of pieces reflecting the ever changing tastes of the Spanish monarchy from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Highlights include masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, Titian and Rubens. Staying in Madrid apartments brings these masterpieces to your doorstep. Our Madrid apartments are located very close by.
The first Bourbon King, Philip V added one of the most valuable collections - The Treasure of the Grand Dauphin. The Grand Dauphin refers to the first son of Louis XIV of France. He acquired a vast collection consisting of 16th and 17th century Italian objets d'art such as stunning crystal ware and jewel encrusted vases. An incredibly beautiful collection. Guests who have stayed in Madrid apartments comment that this is one of the most spectacular collections they have ever seen.
Apart from the more traditional works of art and historic artefacts the Prado also boasts some of the worlds finest seasonal Exhibitions. This year many guests booking Madrid apartments are keen to visit The Prado for the Francis Bacon exhibition displaying a fascinating collection of 78 of Bacons most celebrated works. Presented in a partly chronological format but also with themed sections such as Crisis, Archive, Portrait, Animal, Zone, Memorial, Epic and Late. Visitors will can take a glimpse inside the mind of this complex artist with his unique reflections of his view of the human condition. The exhibition runs from February 3rd - April 19th 2009. So book a Madrid apartment to coincide with this real treat of an exhibition. Standard tickets are 8 euros. Lectures and films are also being offered each focusing on various aspects of the Bacon collection, the significance of his body of work and studies of the man himself.
The Prado is a vast museum with a vast array of works and artefacts. At first the visitor may be unsure where to begin. If you stay in Madrid apartments then you can visit the Prado time and again during your visit. Why not spend an hour in the museum, then pop home for lunch in your Madrid apartment. After a little rest time you will be ready for more! This is a great advantage - Madrid apartments are close enough to the Prado to come and go. One great way to navigate through the incredible wealth of displays is to take advantage of the free guided visitor tours which cover both the temporary exhibitions and the permanent collected. 15 to 25 years old are offered an enviable opportunity to visit the museum outside of public hours. The museum is closed to the public on the last Friday of each month and young enthusiast are invited to listen to Art History graduates explain the significance of the main exhibitions including a Q & A session. So our youngest visitors staying in our Madrid apartments have a great opportunity to enjoy this amazing museum behind closed doors.
The Prado is centrally located on the beautiful Paseo de Prado. Nearest Metro: Atocha. Nearest Madrid apartments are our fantastic Prado apartments. These are some of the most popular Madrid apartments and are offered at a great price. But we also have other great Madrid apartments close by. Madrid is a compact city so wherever your Madrid apartment is located getting to the Prado museum is quick and easy. The Prado is one of the biggest draws to this fabulous city - if you need one reason to rent a Madrid apartment, the Prado is it!
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