Brief information on Cerralbo Museum, Madrid-Spain

For every tourist visiting Madrid, and especially for those who love art and history, the Cerralbo Museum is a destination you must visit. This is a house museum created by the Marquis in Cerralbo which brings back the aristocratic life of the 19th century. Visitors get the chance to travel back in time to the 19th century and experience the way of life of aristocratic families back then. The museum is a palace consisting of artwork and objects of everyday use set in the exact rooms where they used to be. All of the objects were collected by this passionate and intellectual patron of humanities and art. The objects which deserve a special mention are the famous paintings by European artists in the 16th -19th century. You will also witness lots of the sculptures, medals, armours and weapons, Furniture clothing and jewellery. The museum remains closed on Sundays, Mondays and on public holidays. It opens from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm on normal weekdays Admission prices are low. Villas for rent in Madrid are luxurious and you are sure to find one local to this fantastic attraction.