On every trip we make, one of the must-sees is the one that makes us enjoy art. Sometimes we do not notice it and the truth is that we are missing a few moments of incalculable value for our lives. Therefore, it is worth knowing each and every one of the most famous Spanish museums, and that we must take into account in future getaways.
Once in them, we can take the photo of rigor and share it with all our followers via Instagram. Something that has become a great routine! Especially when this image is followed by endless 'hashtags', so that in this way its prominence reaches more people. With it and thanks to the specialized portal Holidu, it has been possible to discover which are the most famous Spanish museums. Do you have any left without visiting?
Most famous Spanish museums on Instagram: Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona
It ranks as the most famous of museums via Instagram. This is because it is one of the most mentioned places, with a total of 147 662 mentions. A high amount for a key place in our country. In it, we will find works of art that belong to the second half of the XNUMXth century. They are more than 5 works ranging from the 000s to today, where the European pop style is combined with the avant-garde styles that prevailed during the 60s as well as the 70s. If you want to visit it, you can do so in the 'El Raval' neighborhood. Also known as 'MACBA', it has been declared a museum of national interest. According to the portal holiday, the most common photos on Instagram are no longer taken inside this museum, but in its exterior enclosure. A perfect area for all lovers of 'skate'.
Prado Museum in Madrid
We know that if we talk about the most famous Spanish museums, the Prado Museum had to be on this list. It is one of the most famous, not only in Spain, but in the whole world. Broadly speaking, it can be said that it has works from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. Here we will enjoy the works by Goya as well as Velázquez or El Greco, without forgetting Bosco, whose collection is one of the most complete. If the importance of this museum had to be summed up in one sentence, it would be that it houses the most important of our culture. But going back to Instagram, there are a total of 116, with 'Las Meninas' being the most famous work on the social network. You can visit it, in a calmer way during the week and in the morning hours.
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
If it is already important in itself, on Instagram it rises with more than 100 mentions. The Guggenheim Museum is a contemporary art museum. It was inaugurated in 1997 and highlighted the most innovative idea of a building totally different from what we were used to. In addition, it has works from New York as well as some pieces that are borrowed from other museums. More than a million inhabitants per year, can be seen at this point and for many, the puppy statue from abroad is one of the most mentioned. Although Monday is closed, the rest of the days in the morning there are fewer people, which will allow us to take better photographs.
Reina Sofía Museum of Madrid
It was in 1990 when the Reina Sofía Museum was inaugurated. In it we will discover XNUMXth century and contemporary art. It is located in the Atocha area and its most popular work is the 'Guernica' by Picasso. But in addition, there are also the great works of Joan Miró or Salvador Dalí, without forgetting the surrealist art of Magritte or Óscar Domínguez. For all that we can discover in it, it has become one of the most visited museums. Without going any further, in 2016 it broke its historical record with more than three and a half million visits.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
This museum featured names of artists that were not present elsewhere. But not only that, but you can also see different exhibitions as well as activities. The collections kept here are very varied, from the Italian Renaissance, through Rubens or Caravaggio, to Rembrandt's Dutch Baroque. Both the Rococo style and Manet's realism and impressionism come together in this must-see museum. Although for many, one of the main works is 'Woman in the bathroom' by Roy Lichtenstein.
Dalí Museum in Girona
Most of it is dedicated to the works of the painter Salvador Dalí. You will find it in the square Gala Salvador Dali, in Figueras. The data show that in 2017, it was the third most visited Spanish museum. Although it is true that all the works have a great role, for many netizens, one of the images to be portrayed is their façade. The tower adorned with giant eggs, attracts a lot of attention and its mentions amount to more than 15.
Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo
As its name suggests, contemporary art will be the main protagonist of this place. It has been located, since 1997, in the Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas. In it you will enjoy more than 3 000 works of art, although for many, only the building or Monastery of the Cartuja, it is all art. For this reason, the most frequent images will be from this outside part, but if you are already in it, don't miss the inside because it is always the most appreciated and it also has around 15 mentions.
Valencian Institute of Modern Art
In 2013 it was the fourth of the most visited Spanish museums. Created in 1986 in order for the most modern art to be in charge of adding its finishing touch. More than 10 works are based on this XNUMXth century art. At this point you can also find both courses, workshops and concerts or conferences. Perhaps one of the most acclaimed exhibitions is that of Anette Messager.
'Artium', Basque Center-Museum of Contemporary Art
In Álava, the Basque Country, we find another of the Spanish museums that give the most to talk about. Inside, it houses both Basque and Spanish works from the 2002th and XNUMXst centuries. It also has some temporary exhibitions and always linked to very current themes. It was inaugurated in XNUMX and among all his works, the sculptures by Miquel Navarro. He is also famous on Instagram for his more than 10 mentions.
Picasso Museum in Barcelona
There are more than 4 works by the great genius Picasso that we can find in this place. Not only in painting, but also in sculpture, drawings or engravings. It can be said that it is one of the most complete collections that exist. It opened to the general public in 200 and perhaps the most notable on the networks are 'The portraits of Picasso' by Douglas Duncan. If you are wondering about the mentions it has on Instagram, it must be said that it is around 9 660. Have you visited them all?