VISIT CAIXAFORUM MADRID

A unique cultural centre
Located on the Paseo del Prado, CaixaForum Madrid is a museum and cultural space inaugurated in 2008 by the "la Caixa" Foundation. The building, a former power station dating from the early 20th century, has been transformed by architects Herzog & de Meuron into a spectacular modern space, with a suspended façade and an impressive vertical garden.

Why visit?
The CaixaForum offers temporary exhibitions of ancient, modern and contemporary art, concerts, conferences and workshops. The architecture itself is well worth a visit, with its futuristic volumes and forecourt dominated by the green wall designed by Patrick Blanc, made up of over 15,000 plants.

A brief history and anecdotes
The Mediodía power station has been restored to become this innovative cultural centre. Anecdote: the building seems to float above the ground, thanks to the removal of its visible foundations, creating a spectacular visual effect. The vertical garden, one of the first of its kind in Spain, has become a Madrid icon.

What can you do there?
- Explore the various temporary exhibitions
- Admire the architecture of the building and its futuristic lobby
- Contemplating and photographing the spectacular green wall
- Take part in conferences, concerts and workshops
- Enjoy the café and museum shop

Where is it?
📍 Paseo del Prado, 36, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- Free admission for CaixaBank members, approximately €6 for others
- Check the programme before your visit, as exhibitions change regularly
- Within easy walking distance of the Prado Museum and Botanical Gardens
- Ideal to combine with the "Paseo del Arte" (golden triangle of museums: Prado, Thyssen, Reina Sofía)

To discover around
- Prado Museum
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Reina Sofía Museum

Audioguide
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