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Discover the Liria Palace: A Permanent Exhibition of Historic Spanish Art and Royal Heritage

Immerse yourself in centuries of history and a remarkable collection of art at this iconic Madrid residence.

The Liria Palace welcomes visitors to explore its exceptional permanent historical-artistic collection. This grand residence houses a rich tapestry of preserved documents, exquisite paintings by Spanish masters, sculptures, and tapestries. Journey through centuries of history and connect with the heritage of one of Spain's most distinguished lineages through a wide array of fine art and decorative objects.

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Exhibition summary

The Liria Palace offers a permanent visit to its unique historical and artistic collection, housing a distinguished lineage's preserved documents, paintings, sculptures, and tapestries. Visitors can immerse themselves in centuries of history and experience a remarkable array of art and decorative objects.

Curatorial context

The Liria Palace serves as the official residence of the 19th Duke of Alba and contains one of the most important private historical-artistic collections in the world. A visit offers a journey through the history of one of Spain's most distinguished lineages, showcasing a preserved collection of documents, paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, engravings, and books, alongside a wide range of porcelain and decorative arts. Walking through its halls provides a tangible connection to past centuries and allows visitors to learn about the history of a prominent Spanish family, as well as significant events in the country and the world. The collection features works by great masters of painting such as Goya, Velázquez, Murillo, Zurbarán, El Greco, Ribera, Rubens, Titian, Palma the Elder, Brueghel the Elder, Madrazo, and Winterhalter. The palace has also been a site visited by numerous great personalities from culture, arts, and politics.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets are available starting from 15€. Visitors can opt for a permanent visit in free mode with the option of downloading an audio guide or taking a guided tour. The palace is open Monday to Sunday, including holidays.

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Venue
Liria Palace
Current status
Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
Artist line / attribution
The collection includes works by Goya, Velázquez, Murillo, Zurbarán, El Greco, Ribera, Rubens, Titian, Palma the Elder, Brueghel the Elder, Madrazo, and Winterhalter.
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