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INTRODUCTION
Distance: 1.49 Kilometers
Technical difficulty: Low
Route type: linear
Time: 30 minutes
Begin your tour at the prestigious Art Center, a vibrant and dynamic space that houses several exhibition halls.
Along Salvador Allende Boulevard, one of Alcobendas' most iconic thoroughfares, we'll find an outdoor exhibition showcasing the talent of local and international photographers.
On our route we also came across one of the town's most emblematic sculptures, La Menina.
The tour culminates at the Science Museum, a fascinating space with interactive exhibits and a multitude of activities.
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1. Alcobendas Art Center
Telephone: 91 229 49 40
Mail: centrodearte@aytoalcobendas.org
Link to the website
Exhibition Hours:
Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Alcobendas Art Center has its own exhibition program featuring national and international artists. The building features a shared space consisting of four exhibition halls with highly interesting offerings.
2. Man Moving Sculpture. Stepan Balkenh
Steven Balkenhol's work speaks to his interest in reintroducing the human figure into contemporary art. These sculptures depict ordinary men and women, undefined, impersonal, belonging to the present, mirrors of each and every one of us.
3. Photo gallery Salvador Allende Boulevard
Salvador Allende Boulevard has become one of the most important outdoor photography spaces in the Community of Madrid. Photography exhibitions are displayed along the boulevard, changing every six months.
4. Sculpture of Queen Mariana. Menina. Manolo Valdés
Velázquez's work has inspired painters of his time, as well as contemporary artists, such as Manolo Valdés. The monumental queen reappears simplified, reduced to her basic forms, yet at the same time charged with great expressive power.
5. MuNCyT. Museum of Science and Technology
The MuNCyT is a science and technology museum with a multitude of educational activities to make your visit more entertaining and interactive. It houses a collection of scientific, technological and cultural heritage. industrial of more than 19,000 dated pieces mainly from the Middle Ages to our days.
MUNCYT offers free 25-minute guided tours to all visitors from Tuesday to Sunday at various times. Explore and discover the museum's most important exhibits with the outreach team.
