REINA SOFIA MUSEUM, Museum

Hi, I'm Debbie, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.

Today I'll accompany you through the Reina Sofía Museum.

The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is one of the world's most famous collections of modern art!

If the building housing the museum seems a bit sad despite the interventions of great contemporary architects and the presence of outdoor sculptures, keep in mind that this great architectural complex was initially a hospital in the second half of the eighteenth century that was built at the behest of King Charles III. The architect was from Sicily, and is the same one who designed the Royal Palace of Madrid. The heart of the complex is the large, arcaded inner courtyard and is an example of enlightened and practical architecture, designed to provide the hospital wards with air and light: even today the courtyard, which is presently a garden, is the most notable historic part of the building....