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El Escorial consists of two architectural complexes of great historical and cultural significance: the royal monastery itself and La Granjilla de La Fresneda, a royal hunting lodge and monastic retreat about five kilometres (3.1 mi) away.
Visit the monument that best sums up the Spanish "Golden Age" and the reign of Philip II. Learn about its history, spaces, schedule, tickets and accessibility.
El Escorial is a vast complex of buildings constructed by King Philip II in the 16th century as a burial place, monastery, palace, and college. It is the most important architectural monument of the Spanish Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the monumental complex of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, built by Philip II as a dynastic place of burial and a royal residence. Explore the palace, the monastery, the library, the Casa de Campo del Príncipe and del Infante, and the gardens.
Discover the history of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Information, contact details and map. Find out what to see and what to do in Madrid | spain.info.
La visita al Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial constituye la mejor manera de recorrer la historia de España y muy especialmente el reinado de Felipe II. Con una superficie de 33.327 metros cuadrados, está situado en la ladera meridional del monte Abantos a 1028 metros de altitud en la sierra del Guadarrama, lo que le da un alto valor ...
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.
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