THE MORAVIAN MUSEUM, BRNO, CZECHIA

Today our destination is a beautiful old Moravian city - Brno. Have you ever been where? I am lucky, in 1999 I have visited this lovely place. Now it's your turn!

The Moravian Museum, second biggest and oldest museum in Czech republic, was founded in July 1817 by a decree of Emperor Francis I. The museum's collections include over 6 millions of objects, representing valuable scientific material from the fields of literature, music and theatre, geology, mineralogy, botany, zoology and entomology. Beside of its scientific and documentation work the museum organises temporary exhibitions, lectures etc. The Children's Museum, special education and leisure facility, is dedicated to the youngest generation of museum visitors. The Moravian Museum is contributional organization of Ministry of culture of Czech republic.


DIETRICHSTEIN PALACE

The early baroque Dietrichstein Palace was originally erected as a representative residence for František, Cardinal Dietrchistein, the bishop of Olomouc between 1614 and 1619. The building was designed by an Italian architect Giovanni Giacomo Tencallo, later reconstructed by another Italian Domenico Martinelli (1700). The palace is recognised as one of the most typical examples of baroque style in Brno. After the recent reconstruction in 1980s the palace became the most attended exhibition facility of Moravian Museum. It offers you an exciting tour through the centuries.

There are five great permanent exhibitions awaiting to take you back hundreds years ago to the very beginning of the Moravia’s history. Just push the door and keep Your eyes open. The breathtaking adventure begins.

The Extinct Life in Moravia - come and see the story of ancient Moravia with its animals, trees and flowers which were the only living creatures here, on the little piece of the Earth which will be, many years to come, called Moravia. Come and let your imagination fly back to those times and admire the polymorphous life represented by fossils, models, reconstructions and dioramas. The experts are ready to provide you with all the informations you need.

The Prehistory of Moravia - can you even imagine that the first human beings left their footprints in the Moravian soil 800 000 years ago? How did they make their living? What did they dress on? What was their everyday life looking like? What were they thinking about? What did they trust? What were their gods? Does this all interest You? Do you really want to know the story? The exhibition will help you to answer questions as who am I, where I am coming from etc. In a chronological line the artefacts present particular evolution periods and cultures, and some unique foundings are exhibited - copper talents from Blučina, golden objects from various places, bronze pot mounting from Brno-Malomerice.


MORAVIAN LAND MUSEUM

Great Moravia - this exhibition introduces you to the plentiful treasures documenting the remarkable phenomenon of Great Moravia, the very first Slavonic state. Coming here you will be astonished by the incredible beauty of Moravian jewellery, pottery, technological skills and handicraft of Moravian craftsmen. The central point of the exhibition - a treasury with the famous and most beautiful jewels from Stare Mesto near Uherske Hradiste, Mikulcice and Breclav - Pohansko. A great part of your attention will be attracted by models of fortified settlement (castles) near Mikulcice, reconstruction of a jewellery workshop from Stare Mesto and original wooden well boarding from the same place. Enjoy The Great Moravia journey and tell everybody you meet - It’s worth seeing it!

Moravian Village in Middle Ages - this exhibition shows in a chronological line the main social changes brought by feudalism after Great Moravia ceased. You will be able to see the way Moravian people lived between X and XV century. Would you agree to live in a landlord’s manor or peasant’s house? This exhibition will tell you how hard it was to survive.

The World of Minerals - if you prefer the natural history you will definitely choose the mineral exhibition which makes it easier to understand the history of our mother Earth - physical and chemical qualities of minerals, the structure of the Earth and its place in the solar system. Main part of the exhibition is dedicated to the origin of the rocks and minerals - here you can admire the wonderful world of not-living nature of Moravia and Silesia.

Professor Karel Absolon Memorial The memorial shows the life and work of Karel Absolon (1877-1960), a famous archaeologist, geographer and spelaeologist, who worked for many years in the Moravian Museum and taught at the Charles University in Prague. The main part of the memorial is a partial reconstruction of his workroom.

Come and spend whole day here, alone or with your kids - enjoy!

LONDON, ST PAUL's CATHEDERAL

This magnificent building, created by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666, retains its dignity and grandeur even though itis now overshadowed by enormous tower blocks.

It is a huge structure, 515 ft long and 242 ft across at its widest point, and is elaborately decorated with columns, porticos, and balustrades. The west end of the cathedral is approached by two wide flights of steps and is surmuunted by twin towers. The whole building is crowned by a beautiful central dome which rises to 365 ft above ground level and is 112 ft in diameter.

Inside the Cathedral

From the end of the nave there is a superb view along the whole length of the cathedral through the Choir to the High Altar and its ornate canopy. Recorded commentaries describing the cathedral can be obtained from headphones at the west end of the nave. The great dome rises above the centre of the nave. Around its interior is thefamous Whispering Gallery, where a message whispered into the wall on one side can be clearly heard 112 ft away on the other side. The Gallery is reached through a doorway in the western corner of the South Transept tha t leads to the stairs which also give access to the library and the two external galleries of the dome wi th their panoramic views across London. In the Choir are the stalls of the St Paul's Cathedral Choir. They are the work of the great 17th-century woodcarver Grinling Gibbons. Beyond the Choir is the focal point of the whole cathedral- the High Altar. It is a modern replacement of the altar which was damaged during World War II, and is an exact copy of Wren's original design.



The cathedral contains numerous chapels, many of which contain exquisite furniture and Dunstan, at the western end of the cathedral. Wren's cathedral originally contained no monuments, but towards the end of the 18th century these began to appear, and now there are several hundred in the building. The oldest is that of the metaphysical poet John Donne (1573-1631), who was Dean of St Paul's from 1621 until his death. Itis the only monument to have survived from the old cathedral and is situated in the South Choir Aisle. Almost filling the North Aisle is the huge monument to the Duke of Wellington. He is actually buried in the Crypt, beneath an imposing sarcophagus. The orna te funeral car in which his body was brought to the cathedral stands nearby.

Also in the Crypt is the tomb of Lord Nelson. His coffin lies beneath a black marble sarcophagus that had originally been intended for Cardinal Wolsey, and was also considered for Henry VIII. Standing among the graves of several well-known artists is Wren's own tomb. Above it, his tombstone carries the famous epitaph, 'Lector, si monumentum requiris, circumspice' ('Reader, if you seek his monument, look about you'). Many other tombs and memorials are contained in the Crypt, and also here is the Chapel of the Order of the British Empire, which was dedicated in 1960.


EN EXELLENT GUIDE TO LONDON

ENGLAND, LONDON, THE BRITISH MUSEUM...

Roman Britain

In AD 43, Britain became a province of the Roman Empire when it was invaded by an army under the emperor Claudius. Its links with the Empire, however, had already been long established through trade, population movement and political alliances.

Nevertheless, there was understandably native resistance, notably by Boudicca. But by the 70s AD, much of the island was under Roman control.

Britannia, as it became known, covered the areas of modern England and Wales. Modern Scotland was never fully conquered. By the end of the second century AD, Hadrian’s Wall was the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire, whilst Ireland always remained outside. Roman rule finally came to an end in the early fifth century AD.

The British Museum collection includes thousands of objects that reflect these four centuries of Roman rule, and show how Roman and native culture became mixed. The Romans built towns and villas of stone, brick, tile, plaster and mosaics, and roads to link them. Latin became the official language, and the law, administrative system and currency of Rome were all introduced.

The range of imports increased, and settlers arrived from other Roman provinces in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Native religions and classical beliefs became interlinked. Other cults from the east were introduced, and Christianity became increasingly popular in the fourth century AD.

All this created a complex and diverse society, which is reflected by objects in the British Museum.


Bronze head from a statue of the Emperor Hadrian Roman Britain, 2nd century AD. Found in the River Thames near London Bridge (1834)

Medieval Europe

The late medieval period is difficult to define and different authorities understand different things by the term. It is, however, generally seen to end with the Renaissance. At the British Museum, the years from about 1050-1540 are used to signify the period. This is with the exception of material from Italy where the Renaissance can be seen to begin around the middle of the fifteenth century.

Two major art-historical styles characterise these years. The first is Romanesque (around 1050-1200) and the second is Gothic (around 1200-1540). The Romanesque style is identified by solid, rounded forms and a love of pattern, as demonstrated by the late twelfth century Lewis chessmen. The Gothic style places greater emphasis on graceful, slender figures as shown by the knight and his lady painted on the Shield of Parade towards the end of the fifteenth century.

Late medieval Europe was Christian but the period also saw the establishment of Muslim states on European soil for the first time. Jews, Muslims and Christians lived peacefully in southern Italy and Spain for several hundred years. The resulting exchange of ideas saw the transfer of much scientific knowledge to western Europe along with the translation of classical texts and the transmission of chess.

The turbulence of war, religious intolerance and plague has played a significant part in forming an unfavourable impression of the period for many. However, the same period saw the invention of printing and the foundation of modern institutions such as schools, universities and hospitals.


The Lewis Chessmen. Probably made in Norway, about AD 1150-1200. Found on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

EN EXELLENT GUIDE TO LONDON

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LA COUNTY. PART ONE

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

The mission of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The Museum holds in its trust a vast and diverse collection of more than 35 million specimens and artifacts covering 4.5 billion years of Earth and human history. Free admission is offered to Los Angeles Unified school groups and a host of community outreach programs, monthly lectures and classes are offered to adults and children. Children's educational programs such as "Adventures in Nature" are offered each winter and summer, and the Museum houses an interactive Discovery Center and Insect Zoo where children can learn first-hand about natural science and history.
Vision Statement



Human beings are connected -- to each other, to communities, to other species, and to the Earth. As humans increasingly influence natural systems, it is critical that we understand these relationships. This understanding, in the context of the history of the Earth and its inhabitants, guides our approach to investigation and interpretation. By integrating our global research and extensive collections with engaging learning experiences that reveal all aspects of our work, we provoke curiosity and deepen understanding of our natural and cultural worlds. This dynamic learning laboratory and forum for the exchange of ideas is a new model that sets the standard for museums of the future. We inspire the widest possible audience to enjoy, value and become stewards of the living Earth.

Natural History Museum Facts

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a crown jewel of Los Angeles' museums. A national leader in exhibitions, education and research, the Museum is L.A.'s second oldest cultural institution, opening its doors in 1913. It is the largest natural and historical museum in the Western United States, safe guarding more than 35 million spectacular, diverse specimens and artifacts.

Three floors of permanent exhibits enthrall the entire family with minds-on exploration. The towering "Dueling Dinosaurs," complete skeletons of a Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops in battle, greet visitors in the majestic Grand Foyer. In addition to special exhibitions, the Museum boasts magnificent permanent halls that feature grand dioramas of African and American mammals, rare dinosaurs and fossils, marine animals, Pre-Columbian culture, and historical artifacts from California and Southwest history, as well as early Hollywood memorabilia. The exquisite Gem & Mineral Hall features the largest collection of gold in the United States. The kid-friendly Discovery Center, set to re-open in its new home on the Ground Floor of the Museum this spring, will welcome children and families with hands-on, interactive education. Children can make fossil rubbings, dig for fossils, observe live animals such as snakes, fish and lizards and touch animal pelts. The accompanying Insect Zoo, the largest in the West, presents live insects from around the world.



The Museum is also an active research center. The Research & Collections Department spans the areas of living and fossil invertebrates (echinoderms, crustacea, worms, entomology, and mollusks), vertebrates (birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes), mineralogy, anthropology (Native American, Pre-Columbian and Pacific) and history (California and Southwestern).

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LA COUNTY. PART TWO

The Museum offers free admission to Los Angeles Unified schools, and offers monthly lectures and classes. Children's educational programs and hands-on science programs such as "Adventures in Nature" are offered each winter/summer.

The Natural History Museum is located at 900 Exposition Blvd. The Museum is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $2 for children 5 - 12 and $6.50 for students/seniors. Children under 5 are free.

The Natural History Museum Family includes the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits and the William S. Hart Museum.


Dinosaurs - the permanent exhibition, the perennial natural history museum favorite, are well represented here. Dinosaur exhibits include the Museum's hallmark, the "Dueling Dinosaurs," complete skeletons of a Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops posed in battle, a cast of the complete skeleton of a Mamenchisaurus, the largest-necked dinosaur ever discovered, one of the few and finest Tyrannosaurus rex skulls on view anywhere, and dramatic models of an Allosaurus and Carnotaurus by sculptor/paleontologist Stephen Czerkas.
In Dinosaur Encounters, two life-sized juvenile dinosaur puppets — a 14-foot Tyrannosaurus rex and a 9-foot Triceratops – roam the halls of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

To create Dinosaur Encounters, Museum paleontologists collaborated with puppet fabricators and performers to bring the dinosaurs to “life,” while still ensuring authentic detail and movement. These amazingly realistic creatures help us better understand dinosaur behavior, anatomy and survival tactics.

Although the presentations are educational, there is also an experiential component to Dinosaur Encounters. In programs so far, children have talked to, danced with, and pet the dinosaurs – and the photo and video opportunities are endless.



YOU CAN EASY SPEND ENTIRE DAY WITH WHOLE FAMILY HERE!

USA, WASHINGTON, PART 1

Today we will visit WASHINGTON - the capital of the Unated States and the home town of Alex Ovechkin - the NHL 2009 MVP and his Capitals.

As someone once referred to the Smithsonian as the attic of the American nation. No reason was missing because it is the museum and research complex in the bigger world, with 18 museums, 16 of them in Washington and more than 142 million works of art and other objects. If you’re one of those who love museums, such that each time they visit somewhere, you have to close to them, this is one of those unmissable museums to see.
Moreover, the admission is free … The Smithsonian was founded in 1846 with funds bequeathed to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson. If you want to start visiting the major museums and interesting to give you an idea of what you find.

The National Museum of Air and Space are one of the world’s most visited and compulsory for children of all ages and their parents. Do not miss the Spirit of St. Louis Charles Lindbergh, the Apollo spacecraft and the wonderful IMAX cinema films. Another museum is the Art Gallery and Freer Gallery Arthur M. Sackler, connected by an underground tunnel. Both are home to one of the best collections of Asian art in the world.


THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART

The National Museum of African Art presents a comprehensive collection of art, both traditional and contemporary, of the entire African continent. The National Museum of Natural History is a magnet for visitors through the magnificent and huge dinosaurs Hope diamond of 45.5 carats. The Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn, cylindrical in shape, was built to house 11,500 books, collector’s gift, which takes its name and is a fun walk through the art of the twentieth century. The list of the properties of the Smithsonian goes on and on …

Of the fifty-odd museums in Washington, many of them are located in front of the Capitol, where stretches of grass Mall Among them, the masterpiece is the National Gallery of Art, one of the greatest museums in the world and one of the three largest United States, along with the Metropolitan in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. These sober buildings, constructed in 1978 by IM Pei, host a beautiful selection of Dutch and Flemish masters, French impressionists and a poetic portrait of Ginevra Benci, in 1474, the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which is stored in the western part of the museum.

Mall is located near the Phillips Collection, the first modern art museum in the country. Situated in a beautiful neo-Georgian mansion was once home to the collector who takes his name. To the south, the Corcoran Gallery has an exhibition of the best collection of art from the nineteenth century of the world. However, the most powerful and grim in the city there is the Holocaust Memorial Museum, dedicated to the victims of Nazi genocide that killed between 1933 and 1945.

USA, WASHINGTON. PART TWO

And where but in Washington could be the International Spy Museum, which downgrading many secrets of the espionage of all ages and from all corners of the world. For those seeking more personal jewelry and least known of the city will love Dumbarton Oaks and its wonderful collections of pre-Columbian and Byzantine art, at a fabulous mansion between elaborate gardens and terraces.



As someone once referred to the Smithsonian as the attic of the American nation. No reason was missing because it is the museum and research complex in the bigger world, with 18 museums, 16 of them in Washington and more than 142 million works of art and other objects. If you’re one of those who love museums, such that each time they visit somewhere, you have to close to them, this is one of those unmissable museums to see.
Moreover, the admission is free … The Smithsonian was founded in 1846 with funds bequeathed to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson. If you want to start visiting the major museums and interesting to give you an idea of what you find.

The National Museum of Air and Space are one of the world’s most visited and compulsory for children of all ages and their parents. Do not miss the Spirit of St. Louis Charles Lindbergh, the Apollo spacecraft and the wonderful IMAX cinema films. Another museum is the Art Gallery and Freer Gallery Arthur M. Sackler, connected by an underground tunnel. Both are home to one of the best collections of Asian art in the world.

The National Museum of African Art presents a comprehensive collection of art, both traditional and contemporary, of the entire African continent. The National Museum of Natural History is a magnet for visitors through the magnificent and huge dinosaurs Hope diamond of 45.5 carats. The Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn, cylindrical in shape, was built to house 11,500 books, collector’s gift, which takes its name and is a fun walk through the art of the twentieth century. The list of the properties of the Smithsonian goes on and on …

Of the fifty-odd museums in Washington, many of them are located in front of the Capitol, where stretches of grass Mall Among them, the masterpiece is the National Gallery of Art, one of the greatest museums in the world and one of the three largest United States, along with the Metropolitan in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. These sober buildings, constructed in 1978 by IM Pei, host a beautiful selection of Dutch and Flemish masters, French impressionists and a poetic portrait of Ginevra Benci, in 1474, the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which is stored in the western part of the museum.



Mall is located near the Phillips Collection, the first modern art museum in the country. Situated in a beautiful neo-Georgian mansion was once home to the collector who takes his name. To the south, the Corcoran Gallery has an exhibition of the best collection of art from the nineteenth century of the world. However, the most powerful and grim in the city there is the Holocaust Memorial Museum, dedicated to the victims of Nazi genocide that killed between 1933 and 1945.

And where but in Washington could be the International Spy Museum, which downgrading many secrets of the espionage of all ages and from all corners of the world. For those seeking more personal jewelry and least known of the city will love Dumbarton Oaks and its wonderful collections of pre-Columbian and Byzantine art, at a fabulous mansion between elaborate gardens and terraces.
As someone once referred to the Smithsonian as the attic of the American nation. No reason was missing because it is the museum and research complex in the bigger world, with 18 museums, 16 of them in Washington and more than 142 million works of art and other objects. If you’re one of those who love museums, such that each time they visit somewhere, you have to close to them, this is one of those unmissable museums to see.
Moreover, the admission is free … The Smithsonian was founded in 1846 with funds bequeathed to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson. If you want to start visiting the major museums and interesting to give you an idea of what you find.
The National Museum of Air and Space are one of the world’s most visited and compulsory for children of all ages and their parents. Do not miss the Spirit of St. Louis Charles Lindbergh, the Apollo spacecraft and the wonderful IMAX cinema films. Another museum is the Art Gallery and Freer Gallery Arthur M. Sackler, connected by an underground tunnel. Both are home to one of the best collections of Asian art in the world.

USA, WASHINGTON. PART THREE

The National Museum of African Art presents a comprehensive collection of art, both traditional and contemporary, of the entire African continent. The National Museum of Natural History is a magnet for visitors through the magnificent and huge dinosaurs Hope diamond of 45.5 carats. The Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn, cylindrical in shape, was built to house 11,500 books, collector’s gift, which takes its name and is a fun walk through the art of the twentieth century. The list of the properties of the Smithsonian goes on and on …


LEONARDO. PORTRAIT OF GINEVRA DI BENCI

Of the fifty-odd museums in Washington, many of them are located in front of the Capitol, where stretches of grass Mall Among them, the masterpiece is the National Gallery of Art, one of the greatest museums in the world and one of the three largest United States, along with the Metropolitan in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. These sober buildings, constructed in 1978 by IM Pei, host a beautiful selection of Dutch and Flemish masters, French impressionists and a poetic portrait of Ginevra Benci, in 1474, the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which is stored in the western part of the museum.

Mall is located near the Phillips Collection, the first modern art museum in the country. Situated in a beautiful neo-Georgian mansion was once home to the collector who takes his name. To the south, the Corcoran Gallery has an exhibition of the best collection of art from the nineteenth century of the world. However, the most powerful and grim in the city there is the Holocaust Memorial Museum, dedicated to the victims of Nazi genocide that killed between 1933 and 1945.

And where but in Washington could be the International Spy Museum, which downgrading many secrets of the espionage of all ages and from all corners of the world. For those seeking more personal jewelry and least known of the city will love Dumbarton Oaks and its wonderful collections of pre-Columbian and Byzantine art, at a fabulous mansion between elaborate gardens and terraces.
In the northwest, opposite to Rock Creek Park, are the Hillwood Museum and Gardens, once a 40-bedroom Georgian house, home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, heir to the empire of the grain and the high society lady. At present it houses the vast collection of old master of decorative objects from France and the imperial Russia, as icons and Fabergé eggs.


RUSSIAN FABERGE EGGS

FRANCE, PARIS, LOUVRE...

Located in Paris, the Louvre has been one of the most famous and most visited museums in the world. Placed on the Right Bank in the First Arrondissement, the Louvre was built in an area between the Seine River and the Rue de Rivoli. This building was originally used as a fortress, and later was used to display art and transformed into a museum.



The museum was formally opened in 1750, and much of the building was used as a gallery to showcase artist's works. It allowed all common people from within France and abroad to view the gallery. Entrance to the museum in the form of a combined ticket (which grants admission to all permanent collections as well as any temporary exhibits) is 13 euros.

The Louvre has over 380,000 pieces of art within its collection. However, only 35,000of it is on public display. Famous artworks like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo are two of the 11,900 pieces that is publicly displayed at the Louvre. Other lesser known but famous pieces include the Madonna on the Rocks and Oath of the Horatii.



Art enthusiasts can venture into the museum's different sections to view the mass amounts of art work on display. There are eight total sections in the museum: Islamic Art, Paintings, Sculptures, Prints and Drawings, Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, and Decorative Arts.

Amongst their collection, they have large collections of pieces from famous artists such as Rembrandt and David. Famous sculptures such as the Venus de Milo can be found on display within the museum. These famous pieces are some of the many works that visitors often ask about. Plus the Louvre holds one the largest collections of several popular artists, as well as a large collection of pictorials in the world.

While the Louvre is well known for its art collection, there are other collections within the museum that will surprise many people. Outside of the art, the museum has archeology, sculptures, and objest d'art from across the globe. They also have a permanent gallery showing large holdings of furniture, including the Bureau du Roi by Jean Henri Riesener. Some of these works are available in books that are sold at the museum. Temporary exhibits are also held throughout the year on various other elements of the various art movements, in which other parts of the hidden collection will be presented to the public.


DELACROIX. LIBERTY. 1830 LOUVRE COLLECTION

SPAIN, MADRID, PRADO...

For those booking their resort and planning to travel abroad to the beautiful country of Spain, Madrid is likely you first stop. While there, you should invest the time in visiting the Prado Museum, called Museo del Prado.



It offers some 7000 paintings and other art displays. You will find three of the most well known Spanish artists represented here. This includes Goya, El Greco and Velazquez. Still, there are dozens of other artists from around the world represented in this beautiful museum.

The Museum

The museum is located in Madrid centrally. It has beautiful garden surrounding it. Many enjoy spending hours here with its 19th century beauty. It was finally completed in building in 1819. Much of the work here is from the collections purchased by Spanish nobility at that time and over time.

Soon, a new wing will be completed, though there has been some disagreement about it. Many of the pieces that will be displayed here will be those that have been in storage for most of their existence. This includes Pereda and Zurbaran to name a couple that will be now able to be viewed. Even without them, you can enjoy a full day of art works when you visit the museum. You will find plenty from Spanish masters in art. You will also find works by other famous people including Italians, Flemish, Dutch and French artists. Many of these were purchased or taken during the time of Spain's conquests throughout Europe. No matter how they were collected, the fact is that they are a timeless piece of work that can not be overlooked.



Where To Go

You will want to stroll through the Goya enterance located on the ground floor. While there, stop to enjoy the work of Fra Angelico, called La Anunciacion a la Virgen Maria. You will enjoy a range of other pieces here as well. A few steps away is a masterpiece from the Italian Botticelli, Mantegna del Sarto and Corregio. You also want to enjoy the Titian's Venus located here.

You will enjoy Bosch who is considered to be one of the world's best in the genre of surrealism. You will see the Seven Deadly Sins work as well as Garden of Earthly Delights here, too. These were painted in the 16th century, though they are still one of the most amazing you will see. These were once called the artist's vivid imagination. When you move up to the second floor, you will see many 17th century Flemish pieces. This includes Rubens and van Dyck.

Perhaps the main reason to visit is the Goy and El Greco works you will see here. These are the most popular with John the Baptist, The Resurrection and Adoration of the Shepards by El Greco. Goya are here as well, with Saturn Devouring One Of His Sons as one of the most popular.

A visit to the Museo del Prado is one that is a must for anyone visiting Spain's famed Madrid. There is so much to enjoy here, plan to spend the entire day.


THE GARDEN OF EARLY DELIGHT. HYERONYMUS BOSCH. PRADO OLLECTION