Hotels in Spain: A Perfect Holiday for Art Enthusiasts
With its well-deserved reputation, Spain has become a haven for art enthusiasts. Many great artists, including Pablo Picasso, El Greco and Diego Velázquez called Spain home and there are numerous museums and exhibits showcasing its world-famous art.
A cultural excursion to explore some of these gems is easy to arrange and need not break the bank either. Whether you want to enjoy the world-famous art museums of Madrid, the stunning architecture of Barcelona or the avant-garde museums of Bilbao, you will find there are plenty of affordable hotels in Spain that are ready and willing to meet your needs.
Getting a cultural fix through Visiting the Capital
To see works by many of the Old Masters, including Velazquez, Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Titian, Raphael and Goya, visit the Museo Nacional del Prado, which holds over 8,600 paintings.
It is impossible for art enthusiasts to see the entire collection in one day, as the museum is so large. To save yourself time, it is worth noting the which artworks you would like to see, beforehand, or allot several days for visiting. The hotels in Spain can be found starting from £30 per person per night, from modern complexes to luxury hotels situated in some of the city’s beautiful historical buildings.
Be inspired on the streets of Barcelona
Barcelona houses a Picasso Museum with 3,500 of the artist’s earliest works and a Catalan National Art Museum, as well as the breathtaking Gaudi architecture showcased throughout the city.
Witness Gothic, Renaissance and Romanesque art from the 11th to 18th centuries in the Catalan National Art Museum (MNAC), as well as a spectrum of Catalan art. Accommodation starts as little as £32 per person per night and can be found by searching for Spain hotels.
Appreciate the modern art in the city of Bilbao
To see a large array of art from the time period of 1945 to now, visit the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The museum building, a large curvy structure created from titanium, limestone and glass, sits by the Nervion River.
Inside, traditional paintings and sculptures are a minority in the collection, which trends towards electronic and installation art forms and outside there is a 30-foot-tall puppy topiary, designed by American artist Jeff Koons. For those who prefer more traditional forms of art, visiting the Museo de Bellas Artes may be more appealing. A boutique hotel in the old historic sector of Bilbao near the Guggenheim Museum can be found from around £45 per person per night.
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