🎨 Must-See Masterpieces at the Prado Museum – Madrid’s Artistic Crown Jewel

📍Museo del Prado is one of the world’s most important art museums—and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by its 8,000+ works. But if you are short on time, these iconic masterpieces are non-negotiable: 🖼️ “Las Meninas” – Velázquez A true enigma of Baroque art. The artist places himself in the painting, inviting you into the royal court. It is the Prado’s crown jewel and an absolute must. 🖤 “The Third of May 1808” – Goya This powerful anti-war painting captures the brutality of Napoleon’s troops. You will feel the emotion in every brushstroke. 🌌 “The Garden of Earthly Delights” – Hieronymus Bosch This surreal triptych will leave you speechless. Heaven, Earth, and Hell collide in one of the most talked-about paintings in Western art. 🧛♂️ “Saturn Devouring His Son” – Goya (Black Paintings) Housed in a separate room, this haunting image is unforgettable. A raw look into the artist’s tormented later years. ✨ TIP: Go early or late to avoid the crowds. Free entry during the last 2 hours of the day (but lines are long!).