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14.Museum of Romanticism, Madrid
This charming museum was founded by the
Marquis of La
Vega-Inclán
in 1921, who started it by donating his collec-
tion of Romantic period art Spanish state. The museum is
locatedatabuildingconstructedin1771,anidealplacetore-
tain the atmosphere of Romanticism. The galleries not only
show pieces of art, but also give a faithful representation of
daily life in
The Romantic Era
.
The core of the collection is 86 paintings and pieces of fur-
niture initially owned by the Marquis. Other pieces were
gradually added through different donations, including
works by artists like
Leonardo Alenza
and Francisco Lamey-
er, as well as personal objects from such important Spanish
authors as
Mariano José de Larra
,
José Zorrilla
and
Juan Ramón Jiménez
.
The collection is rich and varied, with 1,682 pieces permanently exhibited, offering a unique
portrait of this fascinating period.
Image Credit: Joaaqín Espalter's Mefistofeles. Image by
Rotatebot.
When It's Free
Saturdays at 2 PM. Otherwise general
admission
3 €. Check the website for
open hours
,
which vary throughout the year.
Contact Information
914 48 10 45
Neighborhood
: Tribunal.
Public Transportation:
Tribunal Metro Station (Lines 1 and 10).
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