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Things to do in El Escorial
The Monastery of El Escorial is one of the most important monuments in Spain. Located on the southeast slope of the Sierra de Guadarrama in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (in the community of Madrid), the monastery was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It was built in the sixteenth century (between 1563 and 1584) and became the biggest building in all of Europe. The complex includes a royal palace, a basilica, a cemetery, a library and a monastery. The palace was the residence of the Spanish Royal Family, the basilica is the burial place of the Spanish kings, and the monastery is currently occupied by St. Augustinian monks. Also known as the Monastery of San Lorenzo El Real, or simply El Escorial, it was founded by monks of the Order of St. Jerome. The complex was designed by King Philip II and his architect Juan Bautista de Toledo. Subsequently, other architects joined the project, among whom include Juan de Herrera, Juan de Minjares, Giovanni Battista Castello, the Bergamasco, and Francisco de Mora. At the end of the sixteenth century, the monastery was considered the eighth wonder of the world because of its size, functional complexity and symbolic value.
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Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen trip from Madrid
Enjoy a guided tour from Madrid to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Plan your trip and book now.
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Toledo and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen tour from Madrid
Get all the best information for a full day Toledo and Royal Monastery of El Escorial tour from Madrid and book your tickets, skipping the line, at official rates. Get informed, plan your trip and book tickets and tours of Madrid.
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Tour of Escorial, Valle de los Caidos and Segovia with lunch from Madrid
Visit 3 amazing sites in one day with a professional guide, luxury transportation and typical lunch. You'll get to see the Valle de los Caídos, the Monastery of Escorial and the beautiful medieval Segovia.
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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial skip-the-line tickets and guided tour
Book your tour to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, and discover the rooms UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert guide.
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“Ha sido una jornada extensa pero maravillosa más allá del terrible calor de verano!Los 3 destinos en 1 sólo día me pareció increíble aunque tuvimos q andar muchísimo y rápido.La guía de Han fue clara y completa, súper predispuesto. ¡Felicitaciones! Me hice de una amiga inolvidable. Gracias!!!”
