Experts' Choice Award Caixa Forum
9 expert reviews
“Conversion of this early-20th-century power station has created a stunning arts complex fit to become the fourth point in Madrid's former triangle of great art institutions.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "This extraordinary structure down towards the southern end of the Paseo del Prado, is one of Madrid's most eye-catching architectural innovations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An architectural tour de force, created by Swiss Pritzker Prize–winning firm Herzog & de Meuron." Full review
Frommer's "The Swiss designed Caixa Forum is the result of an ingenious transformation from a former industrial center... into a bright, avant-garde establishment." Full review
Let's Go "The most striking feature of the Caixaforum is the vertical garden on the exterior of the building—it looks like someone planted a forest on the side of a modern building." Full review
Afar Magazine "The building itself is as interesting as the shows within." Full review
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But be sure to save some time to visit another nearby museum, where there's something wonderful to see before you even get inside.
Condé Nast Traveler "A modern space with rotating exhibitions and the city’s first vertical garden...building now sports shockingly modern interiors, complete with a shiny steel stairway with a reflective design. " Full review
Independent "Swing by CaixaForum, a hyper-modern arts venue with an unmissable, huge mossy living wall"
Frommer's "One of its many eye-catching features is the 24-meter-high (79-ft.) Jardin Vertical—a living wall covered with 250 species of plants. The interior of the building is equally striking." Full review
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