THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA MUSEUM:
Tradition and history of an inheritance
One of the best private collections of paintings in the world.
The family have collected a large number of works over generations that are on show in the museum's rooms today. The architect Rafael Moneo remodelled and renovated Villa Hermosa Palace, a building from the beginning of the 19th century, for this very purpose. It is said that this museum is a perfect compliment to the Prado and Reina Sofía because it bridges the gap in their respective collections.
There are splendid works, dating from the 14th century up to the magisterial pop art of the 20th century. It is an important centre to visit the so-called 'isms' of the art, beginning with Impressionism. A new building has recently been added to the museum. It houses the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection in 18 rooms, two of which are reserved for temporary exhibitions.
