Museo Lázaro Galdiano

The Museo Lázaro Galdiano is an exquisite museum housed in Parque Florido, a historic mansion that was once the residence of the renowned financier and art collector José Lázaro Galdiano. Upon his death in 1947, he bequeathed his vast private collection and the mansion to the Spanish state, with the express wish that a museum be created. The museum showcases an impressive and eclectic collection of art and decorative arts, spanning from antiquity to the 19th century. Its holdings include works by Goya, El Greco, Velázquez, and Bosch, alongside medieval ivory, enamels, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and weapons. The opulent setting of the mansion itself, with its original furnishings and elaborate decor, provides a captivating backdrop for the diverse exhibits.