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Arco Madrid
Event dates: Mar 4 - Mar 8
ARCOmadrid is one of Europe’s leading contemporary art fairs, bringing together top galleries, artists, collectors and curators from around the world. Each year, Madrid becomes a meeting point for new...
Contemporary art center featuring a unique vertical garden. This contemporary art museum and cultural center is known for its wide-ranging temporary exhibitions, which cover everything from modern artists to historical retrospectives.
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Madrid’s most renowned museum, showcasing European masterpieces, including works by Velázquez and Goya.
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Event dates: Apr 26 - Sep 30
A city-wide photography programme unfolding across museums, archives and public space. PHotoEspaña favours visual literacy and historical depth, inviting time, attention and careful looking rather than trends.
Teatro Real
A historic opera house founded in 1850, known for its frequent performances, guided tours, and grand architecture
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CA2M. Museo Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo
Contemporary arts center with regular exhibitions & educational workshops, plus a research library.
Situated in the Salamanca district, Parra & Romero presents minimalist and conceptual art, featuring artists like Álvaro Urbano. It’s known for installations that challenge architectural boundaries.
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National Music Auditorium
Classical music venue with 3 state-of-the-art concert halls, home to Spain's National Orchestra.
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Palacio de Liria
An ornate 18th-century palace featuring richly preserved interiors, period furnishings, decorative tapestries, and an important collection of classical art, offering insight into the architectural and cultural heritage of the era.
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Teatro Nuevo Apolo
Performing arts theater
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