Overview
Housed in a converted 18th-century hospital reopened as a museum in 1992, the Reina Sofía is the home of Spanish modern art. The crown jewel is Pablo Picasso's enormous antiwar 'Guernica' (1937), a 7.8m-wide black-and-white masterpiece depicting the German bombing of the Basque town during the Spanish Civil War. The museum also showcases Salvador Dalí's surrealist works, Joan Miró's abstractions, and Juan Gris's cubism - the cream of 20th-century Spanish art. The contrast with Jean Nouvel's contemporary extension is striking. Admission about EUR 12 (free Mon-Sat after 19:00 and Sun after 13:30; closed Tuesdays). 3-minute walk from Metro Atocha (Line 1).
Travel Tips
Buy the Golden Triangle combined ticket with the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza for value. 'Guernica' hangs in Room 206.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Madrid, Spain from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Museo Reina Sofía
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Retiro Park
A vast park in the heart of Madrid, prized for its Crystal Palace and tranquil pond.
📍 1.2km away
Plaza Mayor
A grand 17th-century rectangular Habsburg square in Madrid's old town.
📍 1.3km away
Mercado de San Miguel
A 1916 iron-and-glass market by Plaza Mayor reborn as Madrid's gourmet hall.
📍 1.5km away
Things to Do in Madrid
Flamenco Dinner Show
Andalusian flamenco with dinner at Corral de la Morería (the world's premier tablao) or Cardamomo. About EUR 70-120
Santiago Bernabéu Tour
Self-guided tour of Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu stadium - trophy room, locker rooms, and pitchside benches. About EUR 30-40
Tapas Crawl Tour
Hop 3-4 traditional tapas bars in La Latina with a local guide, sampling 8-10 tapas with wine and vermouth. About EUR 75-100