Thyssen-Bornemisza

Newest Review: ... good bookshop with many books and other products available in English. In the basement there is a bar/café and as usual for these places, the prices are cheaper if you sit at the bar rather than having waiter service at a table. The first thing to note about it is its extremely “difficult” name of the gallery. Where did it come from? Well, this collection The works of art on display were collected by the Thyssen-Bornemisza f amily over two generations and were originally held in Switzerland. However the Spanish government and the Thyssen-Bo... more

Read Reviews for Thyssen-Bornemisza

Thyssen-Bornemisza: Stylish and elegant, a James Bond art collection (1030 words)
by - written on 06/05/01 (Very useful, 54 readings)
Rating:

Most visitors to Madrid who wish to look at world-famous art collections, home in on El Prado gallery. El Prado is full of riches of course, particularly its collection of Goyas and El Greco, but the Museo Thyssen Bornemisza, also should not be missed. In fact, when I go back to Madrid its probably the Thyssen which I would visit first (although comparisons are not really a good idea). Lets start by talking about the gallery itself, which is very stylish and well run. Most of the staff seem to be highly elegant young women, all dressed in green blazers and blue skirts, and with excellent foreign language skills (in particular they all seem to speak ... Read the complete review

Make time for THE gallery (700 words)
by - written on 04/11/00 (Very useful, 83 readings)
Rating:

An art buff's dream city, Madrid is blessed with several prestigious galleries. The three largest - the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reine Sofia - are all within a short walk of one another and are described in most guides as The Golden Triangle. Such an array of choice, however, presents a problem for short-stay visitors, namely, if time is limited, which one should you choose? Obviously much will depend on your preferred taste, but for an eclectic mix that can be walked round and enjoyed in a couple of hours I would definitely recommend the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection. This differs from the Prado and Reine Sofia in that it is a ... Read the complete review