Paseo del Prado

Why go

Between Carlos V and Cibeles, the paseo ties the Prado, Thyssen, CaixaForum and Royal Botanical Garden into one coherent cultural landscape. Its fountains, mature trees and institutional façades make the movement between major sights part of the experience in central Madrid.

What to look for

• The boulevard runs beneath mature trees from Carlos V to Plaza de Cibeles.
• Prado, Thyssen and CaixaForum create a dense sequence of art institutions.
• Fuente de Neptuno marks a major midpoint in the cultural corridor.

Useful to know

• Use the boulevard to connect one major museum with one smaller institution or the Botanical Garden.
• Walk north toward Cibeles for a clear progression from the museum district to monumental civic architecture.
• Avoid stacking all the nearby museums into one visit; the corridor remains rewarding with a single collection.

Your next visit

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