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Madrid is one of Europe's great cultural capitals. Its history, museums and collections make the city an essential destination for those who seek to discover some of the most relevant masterpieces of Spanish and European heritage. From the great national art galleries to private spaces steeped in memory, such as the Liria Palace, the city offers a wide variety of cultural experiences for all art lovers.
Madrid's cultural offerings encompass centuries of art history. The Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum make up one of the most outstanding museum tours in the world, bringing together essential works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Picasso and Dalí. These spaces are just the starting point of a city that also houses more intimate collections, where the relationship between art and history is closely perceived.
For those who want to delve deeper into an art route in Madrid, there are proposals that allow them to delve into private collections and historic residences, where art is shown in its original context. Among them, the Liria Palace, one of the great unknown to the general public, but essential for understanding the cultural memory of Spain.
If you are planning your cultural visit to the city, there are certain essential works that should not be missing on your tour:
These pieces are part of the list of best paintings to see in Madrid, but the city also offers complementary experiences in more serene and personal spaces, where the work is presented as part of a living story.
The Liria Palace is the historic residence of the Casa de Alba and one of the most important private collections in Europe. Its rooms are home to painting, sculpture, decorative arts and an exceptional library, with more than 25,000 volumes. Your visit offers an up-close experience, where art is presented in dialogue with the family and political history of Spain.
Over the past few centuries, the collection has been enriched thanks to the taste, patronage and diplomatic work of some of the most prominent members of the Casa de Alba. Thanks to this, today it is possible to contemplate fundamental pieces in the history of European portraiture.
Below, we highlight some of the most representative works in the collection:
One of the best-known portraits of the Aragonese painter, showing an intimate and direct image of the XIII Duchess. The work stands out for the naturalness of the gesture and the emotional closeness it transmits.
This double portrait reflects the historical importance of the Hispanic monarchy in the European context. The presence of these figures in the collection shows the close relationship between the Casa de Alba and the Crown.
An elegant female portrait that stands out for the subtlety with which Goya captures the personality of the person portrayed. The work is part of a group that is especially representative of the taste for portraiture in the enlightened nobility.
A work of great spiritual strength, characteristic of Zurbarán's sober and introspective style. The scene stands out for the use of light and the almost sculptural presence of the figure.
Portrait of one of the great political and military protagonists of the Spanish Renaissance. The image reflects authority, firmness and presence, essential elements in the aristocratic representation of the 16th century.
An ideal way to organize a cultural day in the city is to start at the Prado Museum, continue through the historic center and finish with a visit to the Liria Palace, where the experience of art becomes more intimate and closer. In addition, you can extend your tour by consulting the next Activities and exhibitions at the Liria Palace
A visit to the Liria Palace allows you to learn about art not only as an object, but as part of a living history. The experience is completed with a walk through its gardens, an oasis of calm in the center of Madrid.