The Reina Sofia is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, home to Picasso's Guernica - one of the most powerful anti-war paintings ever created. Also features works by Dali, Miro, and Juan Gris. Part of Madrid's 'Art Triangle' with Prado and Thyssen.
Full 12 EUR. Free: under 18, students under 25, 65+. Mon Tue Wed Fri Sat 19-21, Sun 12:30-14:30 free. Picasso's Guernica here
Metro: Atocha (Line 1) - 1 min walk. Estacion del Arte (Line 1) - direct access. Located near Atocha train station.
Mon, Wed-Sat: 10am-9pm. Sun: 10am-2:30pm. CLOSED TUESDAY. Closed Jan 1, May 1, May 15, Nov 9, Dec 24-25, 31.
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Picasso painted Guernica in 1937 in response to the Nazi bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The 3.5m x 7.8m masterpiece is a universal symbol against war.
Useful tips for visiting Museo Reina Sofia
FREE Mon-Sat 7-9pm, Sun 12:30-2:30pm! Go straight to Room 206 for Guernica. Paseo del Arte ticket 32 EUR for Prado + Thyssen + Reina Sofia (valid 1 year). Photography prohibited near Guernica.
Metro: Atocha (Line 1) - 1 min walk. Estacion del Arte (Line 1) - direct access. Located near Atocha train station.
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