The world's most important private art collection. It brings together nearly 1,000 works by artists spanning 700 years of history, from the 13th century to the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. It includes the collection of Baron Thyssen's widow, with important works from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
Paseo del Prado 8, Banco de España / Atocha. Hours: Monday, 12:00 to 16:00. Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 to 19:00. Telephone: +34 91 369 01 51 / +34 902 760 511. More info: www.museothyssen.org