Unlike The Prado, which has a disappointing range ...

Unlike The Prado, which has a disappointing range of work - there are large holes in the collection where, for example, Impressionist should be, likewise 20thC work, The Thyssen has an almost seamless selection from mediaeval to Warhol and Lichtenstein.

The Thyssen benefits from the purchasing power of royalty without the constraints. The collection was assembled with a view to representing the best in any genre without having to accumulate a portrait of every last prince, princess, ambassador or cardinal.

The Thyssen is a gallery it is essential to visit and that for as long as your stamina will allow. In fact, two or three visits of 2-3 hrs each would be ideal.