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Home » Major Tourist Attractions » Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional

Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional



The National Archeological Museum of Spain or Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional as it is called in Spanish language, is situated in the capital of Spain, Madrid. Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional is situated beside Plaza de Colon or Colubmus Square and shares the building with the National Library of Spain. Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional was established in the year 1867 by a Royal Decree of Isabella II. The purpose of creation of National Archeological Museum was to preserve the numismatic, archaeological, ethnographical, and decorative art collections of the monarchs of Spain. In 1895, all funds were moved to the present neoclassical building that was completed in 26 years starting from 1866. The museum at present is a storehouse of exhibits that owe their origin to the Prehistoric and Renaissance times. Together with the decorative items of the monarchs of Spain, the museum exhibits consist of treasures that decorated the churches and monasteries.

The Prehistoric cave paintings of the museum depicting bison, horses, and boars that were discovered in Altamira, Cantabria attracts huge number of tourists every year. Access to the actual replica is restricted and the visitors are able to see the painting underground in the garden.

Another attraction of Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional is the statue of a 5th-century Iberian woman called La Dama de Elche. The noticeable features of the image include the headgear of the woman which is a forerunner of mantillas and the hair combs of the woman which are associated with traditional Spanish dress.

The 8th-century Visigothic votive crowns are another attraction of the museum that was discovered in the year 1859 near Toledo.

While visiting Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional one must not miss the 14th-century photograph of choir stall that was discovered from the palace of Palencia.

The Islamic collection of Spain that finds manifestation in the museum is amazing. Also one finds among Roman Antiques the statues of Tiberius and his mother Livia.



 
Major Tourist Attractions in Madrid
 
Plaza Mayor
Plaza de Toros de Las Venta
El Cas�n
Museo Arqueologico Nacional
Museo del Prado
 
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Real Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
Palacio Real
Jardin Botanico