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San Lorenzo de El Escorial
28200 Madrid
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+34 91 890 5902
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Neighborhood :
Outside Madrid
http://www.patrimonionacional.es/
This historic complex is divided into three parts: the monastery (with Lucas Jordán's frescoes), the royal mausoleum, and the palace. The palace's magnificent rooms are decorated with paintings by Titian, El Greco, and Claudio Coello, as well as wonderful 18th-century furniture. The library contains a fascinating collection of manuscripts and the Museum of Painting and Architecture is worth a look. Felipe II commissioned Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera to build everything between 1563 and 1584 to commemorate Spanish victory in the battle of San Quintín (1557). Check the website for timings.
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Indescribable
Heritage for humanity we can find diferent kinds of rooms which make it a pleasant visit and a meeting with the culture. It is really impressiv...
Beautiful and Impresive
El monasterio del Escorial is one of the most beautiful places I've seen here in Madrid, plus the view on the train is awesomely beatiful and t...
Excellent trip
If you have any opportunity to get out of the heart of Mardid proper and see the Escorial, take it. It is my favorite attraction in all of Spa...
Fantastic
Very fun and pleasant surprise. Great little town, great big monistary, and a wonderful experience. Easy to get to from Madrid by train. Don't ...
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