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But the best-known painting of the Prado Museum belongs to Velazquez, it's 'The Meninas', the self-portrait with the members of the Royal Family. The Royal Family is described as the reflection in the mirror behind the artist. Picasso admired this work very much and even made some copies of it. Of course, it's not in the least even a part of what the Prado can offer you. In the museum you can also enjoy the painting by Flemish, German and Italian masters, collected when these countries were under the Spanish influence.

The Basilica of St Francisco. The Basilica of St Francisco is the largest church in Madrid. There one can look at the richest art collection that contains works by Goya and Zurbaran, and also sculptures by Bellver and Benliur. All the art objects are divided among the seven chapels. Besides that, you should also visit the great cathedral. It has the diameter of 33 m and will please you with wonderful stained-glass windows and painted vaulted ceilings. The basilica itself was created in the classic style, which is traditional for the 18th century. The basilica is opened from Tuesday till Saturday from 11 to 13 and from 16 till 19 o'clock, the admission is free.
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