An exceptional experience that weaves together culture, heritage, and gastronomy through a private journey across two of Madrid’s most iconic venues. The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, in collaboration with Galería Canalejas, offers exclusive access to the world of Spanish graphic art—unveiling treasures rarely seen by the general public.
The visit begins behind closed doors at the Royal Academy, where a unique selection of masterpieces from its collection is revealed. At the heart of the experience lies the Francisco de Goya Cabinet, home to 228 original copper plates from his renowned series — Caprichos, Disasters of War, Tauromaquia, and Follies — pillars of global artistic heritage. A specialist in graphic arts sheds light on Goya’s creative process and the profound symbolism behind each engraving.
This exclusive access continues with the opening of the vault that guards nearly 10,000 plates from the National Calcography — the most important archive of Spanish printmaking. The journey then leads to the Printing Workshop, where the master engraver performs a live demonstration of the intaglio technique, revealing the exact moment when the artwork comes to life.
To conclude this cultural encounter, guests receive an original engraving by Joaquim Pi i Margall based on designs by John Flaxman — a tangible memento of an artistic journey from Antiquity to the Renaissance.
The experience continues at Galería Canalejas, an architectural landmark that brings together seven historic buildings and over two centuries of Madrid’s history. A symbol of one of Europe’s most ambitious urban revitalizations, it is where heritage and contemporary vision meet.
The experience culminates with a tasting at Café Canalejas, tailored to the group’s preferences, offering the chance to enjoy the singular atmosphere of this emblematic space.
With a duration from two hours and open time at Galería Canalejas, this experience is designed for those seeking authentic, profound, and sophisticated cultural immersion
