The Prado Museum was founded by Isabella of Bragana, wife of Ferdinand VII. In 1819 it was housed in the present building as the Royal Museum. It exhibits paintings of the Spanish, Italian, Netherlandish, Flemish and German schools.
read moreThe Royal Palace in Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. However, King Juan Carlos I of Spain uses the palace only for official ceremonies, and resides with his family in a more modest palace.
read moreRetiro Park, located in the centre of the city in the immediate vicinity of Plaza de Alcalá and the Prado Museum, is one of the most beautiful and in the central part of the city in close proximity to Plaza de Alcalá and the Prado Mu... read more
The outstanding monument of the Sanjaya dynasty remains the magnificent Shivaite temple complex of Lara Jongrang (meaning "slender maiden"). It is located in Prambanan, built in the early 10th century. The Hindu Lara Jongrang temple... read more
