Reina Sofía Museum
About
The Reina Sofía is the modern counterpart to the Prado. Picasso’s monumental Guernica is the headline, surrounded by Dalí, Miró and a strong collection of 20th-century Spanish art.
Why visit
- See Guernica in person
- Surrealists and modernists in one place
- Free entry in selected evening slots
Good to know
- Guernica draws crowds; visit early or late
- Free hours get busy, so queue early
- The rooftop terrace has a nice view
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Reina Sofía Museum with Prado Museum, El Rastro Flea Market and Retiro Park for a full day around Atocha.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Hotel Retiro Jardín (Retiro), about 900 m away. Sample listing.
- Plaza Mayor Boutique (Centro), about 1.3 km away. Sample listing.
- Gran Vía Atelier Hotel (Gran Vía), about 1.6 km away. Sample listing.