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Paseo del Prado
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:00
Welcome to the Paseo del Prado, one of the world's most magnificent urban boulevards and a cornerstone of Madrid's cultural identity. You are standing within the 'Paisaje de la Luz' or 'Landscape of Light', a UNESCO World…
Listen in the app2Charles III's Vision — The Enlightenment Boulevard1:47
To understand the Paseo del Prado, we must go back to the 1700s and the ambitious mind of King Charles III. Influenced by the progressive ideas sweeping across Europe, Charles wanted to modernize Madrid and make it a capital…
Listen in the app3The Prado Museum — Villanueva's Neoclassical Masterpiece1:56
We now stand before the Museo del Prado, one of the most prestigious art galleries in the world and the architectural jewel of the Paseo. Designed by Juan de Villanueva in 1785, this building was originally intended to be a…
Listen in the app4The Royal Botanical Garden — A Living Laboratory1:49
Just a few steps from the Prado Museum lies the Real Jardín Botánico, another pillar of Charles III's scientific vision. Founded in 1755 and moved to this location in 1781, the garden was designed to be a place for the study and…
Listen in the app5The Fountains of the Paseo — Neptune and Cybele1:46
No stroll along the Paseo del Prado is complete without admiring the grand neoclassical fountains that serve as its landmarks. The two most famous are the Fountain of Cybele and the Fountain of Neptune, both designed by Ventura…
Listen in the app6The Golden Triangle — Thyssen and Reina Sofía1:46
The Paseo del Prado is world-famous for its 'Golden Triangle of Art', a concentration of museum wealth that is arguably unmatched in any other city. We have already seen the Prado, but to the north and south lie its two essential…
Listen in the app7CaixaForum and Modern Interventions1:43
As the Paseo del Prado has evolved into the twenty-first century, it has welcomed modern architectural interventions that respect its heritage while adding new layers of interest. One of the most striking is the CaixaForum…
Listen in the app8Closing1:24
As our journey along the Paseo del Prado comes to an end, take a final look at the wide, shaded avenue and the grand institutions that line its path. We have walked through the heart of the Spanish Enlightenment, a space where…
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What is Paseo del Prado?
Paseo del Prado is a place in 레티로 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 레티로 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.4142, -3.6936 |
| Last updated |
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