Naval Museum Madrid, Discover Spain's Maritime Supremacy and History
Paseo del Prado, 5, 28014 Madrid
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Introduction
One of the earliest surviving world maps in the world, the "Universal Chart," is kept in this museum. It was drawn by Juan de la Cosa, an officer on Christopher Columbus's ship, around 1500 and includes the North American continent. Unfortunately, the museum has few visitors. The map is just one of the treasures in the opulent imperial display room, which contains various documents and looted treasures. There are also artifacts such as clothing and weapons from Spain's three centuries of world domination, a giant gun carved from a single tree trunk in Colombia, ship models, and a one-to-one replica of the luxurious headquarters of the commander of the Spanish Armada. Address Paseo del Prado, 5, 28014 Madrid
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00-19:00. August Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 15:00. Closed on January 1st, 6th and December 24th and 25th.
Transportation You can choose to take metro line 2 to Banco de España station. On the east side of Paseo del Prado, to the north of the Prado Museum, and in between the Prado Museum and the Ritz Hotel.
