Paseo del Prado

The Paseo del Prado is one of the main boulevards in Madrid, Spain. It runs north–south between the Plaza de Cibeles and the Plaza del Emperador Carlos V , with the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo lying approximately in the middle. The Paseo del Prado forms the southern end of the city's central axis . It enjoys the status of Bien de Interés Cultural .

This densely tree-lined, wide and central avenue is a landmark for the city residents and the location of important cultural and tourist spots in the city, including the so-called Golden Triangle of Art, which encompasses three museums: the Prado Museum , the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum , and the Reina Sofia Museum . In the vicinity are located the Parque del Buen Retiro and the Casón del Buen Retiro , as well as the headquarters of the Real Academia Española , the Bolsa de Madrid , and the Congreso de los Diputados .

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