VISIT THE MUSEUM OF ROMANTICISM

An intimate palace-museum
Created in 1924 and housed in the Palacio del Marqués de Matallana, the Museo del Romanticismo recreates the life of an aristocratic 19th-century Madrid home. Each room retains its period furniture and an elegant atmosphere that immerses visitors in the world of Romanticism.

Why visit?
The museum exhibits over 1,600 works and objects, including paintings by Goya and Federico de Madrazo, pianos, antique toys, porcelain and jewellery. It's the ideal place to understand 19th-century Madrid society and discover the spirit of Romanticism.

A brief history and anecdotes
It was founded by Benigno de la Vega-Inclán, Marquis of la Vega-Inclán, a great promoter of cultural tourism in Spain. Anecdote: the museum has a small cafeteria in a garden patio, one of the most charming in Madrid, perfect for a timeless break.

What can you do there?
- Visit the aristocratic salons decorated with period furniture and objects
- Admire the romantic Spanish paintings of the 19th century
- Discover the unique collection of antique dolls and toys
- Enjoy the calm of the interior garden and its cafeteria
- Explore the temporary exhibitions on Romantic art and society

Where is it?
📍 Calle de San Mateo, 13, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- Admission: approx. €3 (free on Saturday afternoon and Sunday)
- Allow 1h30 for the visit
- Accessible by metro (Tribunal and Alonso Martínez stations)
- Relatively quiet museum, ideal for a visit away from the crowds
- Don't miss the garden café, a real haven of peace

To discover around
- Malasaña district
- Madrid History Museum
- Cerralbo Museum
- Calle Fuencarral (shopping and urban atmosphere)

Audioguide
🎧 Listen to our immersive description of the Musée du Romantisme on History Guide City Madrid !
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