My dad’s one recommendation for Madrid was visiting the Museo Nacional del Prado—it was a great recommendation! We did the two-hour self-guided tour which only highlighted 1–2 paintings in each room.

No photos allowed, so just a few photos from the outside.

Front view of the Museo del Prado’s main entrance, featuring neoclassical columns, a frieze with sculpted figures, and the museum name in capital letters above the portico. A group of visitors stands in front of the entrance, while a Policia Nacional car is parked in the foreground. Tall trees partially frame the scene on both sides under a clear blue sky.Large exhibition banner for “Paolo Veronese (1528–1588)” displayed on an exterior wall of the museum. The banner shows a detail from one of Veronese’s paintings, with richly dressed figures in dramatic poses rendered in warm tones. Exhibition dates are listed as May 27 to September 21, 2025, and the organizing institutions are noted at the bottom.Angled view of the Museo del Prado’s entrance framed by trees, emphasizing the symmetry of the neoclassical architecture and the texture of the stone columns. A small group of people rests in the shade beneath the columns. The sky is bright and clear, and the surrounding greenery adds contrast to the pale stone facade.View of San Jerónimo el Real, a Gothic church behind the Museo del Prado. The church’s ornate facade with pointed arches and decorative pinnacles stands out against a deep blue sky. The building is situated atop a grassy hill, where a lone visitor in yellow sits facing the structure, emphasizing its scale and serenity.