The Paseo del Prado is one of Madrid’s most iconic and elegant boulevards, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Landscape of Light. This historic avenue, stretching from Plaza de Cibeles to Atocha station, is a place where art, science and nature coexist in a truly unique way.
Along the route lie three of the world’s most important museums: the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum, forming the famous Art Triangle. This concentration of cultural institutions makes the Paseo del Prado an essential destination for art lovers and curious travellers alike.
The boulevard preserves its classic layout with a central garden, historic fountains and century-old trees, following part of the Enlightenment-era project promoted by Charles III in the 18th century. Among its most notable landmarks are the Neptune Fountain, the Cibeles Fountain and the Royal Botanical Garden, which adds a botanical and scientific dimension to the area.
Beyond its cultural and historical value, the Paseo del Prado is a pleasant space to walk, rest on its benches or enjoy the atmosphere of its cafés and terraces. It is one of the avenues that best reflects Madrid’s identity: open, monumental and deeply connected to art and history.
