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Museo del Romanticismo
That jewelry's made from human hair—peak mourning fashion in the 1800s. This palace stood on San Mateo street from 1776, home to the Marquis de Matallana before becoming a museum in 1924. Inside, discover fifteen pianos, the actual pistol Romantic writer Mariano José de Larra used, and twenty rooms capturing passionate Spanish Romanticism. The garden outside? Landscaped exactly like an 18th-century French palace.
Did You Know?
- : The Museo del Romanticismo is housed in an 18th-century palace originally built for the Marquis of Matallana in 1776, making it one of Madrid’s best-preserved examples of neoclassical architecture and offering visitors a rare glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of Spain’s aristocracy during the Romantic era.
- Among its most haunting artifacts is the actual pistol used by the famous Romantic writer Mariano José de Larra in his suicide—a powerful symbol of the movement’s fascination with intense emotion and tragic drama, displayed alongside his personal belongings and love letters.
- The museum’s collection includes over 16,000 objects, from Goya’s masterpieces to a whimsical array of 15 pianos and a room filled with antique porcelain dolls, making it a treasure trove for families and children who can imagine life in 19th-century Madrid through interactive displays and immersive period rooms.