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El Escorial, or the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Spanish: Monasterio y Sitio de El Escorial en Madrid), or Monasterio de El Escorial (Spanish pronunciation: [el eskoˈɾjal]), is a historical residence of the King of Spain located in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 2.06 kilometres (1.28 mi) up the valley (4.1 km [2.5 mi ...
Located in the heart of the Guadarrama Sierra (on one side of Mount Abantos), just 50 kilometres from Madrid, San Lorenzo de El Escorial is one of the main towns for cultural tourism in the area.
El Escorial lies 56 km to the north west of Madrid in Madrid Province. El Escorial is a massive palace-monestry complex built for Felipe II. It is one of Spains most visited monuments with more than 500 000 visitors arriving every year. El Escorial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built at the end of the 16th century, the Escurial Monastery stands in an exceptionally beautiful site at the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama, north of Madrid. It was the retreat of a mystic king, Philip II, and became in the last years of 'his reign the centre of the greatest political power of the time.
El Escorial is roughly 60km north west of Madrid – allow an hour if you’re driving. It’s also easily accessible via public transport – take the C3 regional line from Atocha, Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, or Recoletos in Madrid to Estacion El Escorial. From there it’s a 10 minute walk to the castle itself.
- Sarah Roller
What to see in El Escorial: the eighth wonder of the world. The monastic complex is also an exhibition of the power of Philip II, who had his great library and royal pantheons built here: a getaway to one of Spain's most emblematic treasures. Elena Francés - Redactora •April 24, 2024.
Located in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range (on one side of Mount Abantos), just 50 kilometres from Madrid, San Lorenzo de El Escorial is one of the main towns for cultural tourism in the area.
