The Prado Museum

#summervacay The Prado Museum in Madrid is one of those places you walk into thinking, “Cool, let’s look at some art,” and then two hours later you’re still staring at one painting like it’s talking to you. It’s massive, packed with masterpieces, and somehow still doesn’t feel overwhelming (okay, a little overwhelming, but in a good way). You’ll see big names like Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, all the Spanish legends, plus a bunch of epic European works that’ll make you say “Wait, *that’s* here?!” Las Meninas by Velázquez? A whole moment. Goya’s creepy Black Paintings? Wild. And everything is just super detailed, super dramatic, and surprisingly cool even if you’re not a hardcore art fan. It’s the kind of museum that makes you feel smart just for walking around. Pro tip: take it slow, pick a few rooms, and don’t try to see it all in one go unless you’ve got museum stamina. The Prado’s not just famous for fun, it deserves the hype. Total culture win.