Museo Nacional de San Carlos
4 expert reviews
“European paintings have pride of place at the Museo Nacional de San Carlos, housed in a Neoclassical building built between 1798 and 1805 by Manuel Tolsá. ”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"In a handsome, 18th-century, neoclassical stone building with a stunning open-air oval courtyard, is an important collection of European art." Full review
Frommer's
"Was once the Academy of San Carlos, an art school that some of the country's great painters -- Rivera and Orozco among them -- attended." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"European art from the 14th century to early 20th century, including works by Rubens and Goya." Full review