El Escorial - Wikipedia
WEBBuilt between 1563 and 1584 by order of King Philip II (who reigned 1556–1598), [2] [3] El Escorial is the largest Renaissance building in the world. [4] It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, basilica, royal palace, pantheon, library, museum, university, school, and hospital.
Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial | Patrimonio Nacional
WEBDiscover. Visiting the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is the best way to travel through the history of Spain and particularly the reign of Philip II. With an area of 33,327 square metres, it is located on the southern face of Mount Abantos at an altitude of 1028 metres in the Guadarrama mountain range, which gives it considerable ...
Monastery of El Escorial | Official tourism website - Turismo Madrid
WEBWith an area of 33,327 square metres, the Monastery of El Escorial, as it’s widely known, is the monument that best sums up the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish Golden Age. This is clear from the combination of Italian and Flemish artistic styles, both present at the behest of Felipe II.
Brief History of El Escorial Monastery - Visit El Escorial
WEBFind routes, events, information and hotels in El Escorial for your visit to the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, the best way to travel through the history of Spain and especially the reign of Philip II.
Visit El Escorial, Spain; a stunning palace and monastery complex
WEBEl 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. Explore El Escorial
Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial - spain.info
WEB28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid (Madrid Region) 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.
Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial - Patrimonio Nacional
WEBGet your tickets for the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial online through the official Patrimonio Nacional website. Discover the most beautiful monuments.
Insider Guide To El Escorial, Spain (+ A Secret Bonus Attraction)
WEBApr 8, 2015 · El Escorial is the 29th largest palace in the World! This complex contains 16 inner courtyards, 4,000 rooms, 1,200 doors, 2,675 windows, 24 kilometers (15 miles) of passageways, 86 staircases, 73 sculptures and 88 fountains. Just Fun Facts. Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain.
What to see in El Escorial | What to visit in El Escorial in 1 DAY
WEBFind routes, events, information and hotels in El Escorial for your visit to the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, the best way to travel through the history of Spain and especially the reign of Philip II.
El Escorial - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBNov 24, 2020 · El Escorial today. Today, El Escorial is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is open to the public, who can tour its various buildings, courtyards, vast library, towers and halls as well as viewing its around 1,600 paintings.
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