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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Entrance Ticket

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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Entrance Ticket
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184 reviews

Visit the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and travel through the history of Spain and the reign of Philip II. Take in notable artistic pieces by architect and artist, Juan de Villanueva.

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This activity is non-refundable
Duration 1 day
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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pyers – United Kingdom

Extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide who really knew all about El Escorial.

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Haley – United States

This is a must see- a truly amazing and historic place!

Highlights

  • Explore inside San Lorenzo de El Escorial in Madrid
  • Enter the monastery of El Escorial and explore Renaissance buildings and gardens
  • View the Valley of the Fallen’s basilica and the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range
  • Dive into Spanish Renaissance history, including gardens, chapels, and town squares
  • Discover works of art by architect Juan de Villaneuva

Full description

Enjoy a visit to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and discover the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish Golden Age. See how Italian and Flemish artistic forms blend together and learn of the era of Philip II. Explore the building that houses several different purposes. First, the monastery of San Lorenzo el Real was created for the monks of the order of St. Jerome. Explore around and learn of Emperor Charles V and his wife who once lived there. Experience the untouched layout of the building, which to this day is largely unaltered. From the Library to the palace, walk through and find the Basilica, erected in 1574, and ponder the artwork that took years to complete.

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  • Admission ticket
  • Guide

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4.4 /5

based on 184 reviews

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pyers – United KingdomJuly 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide who really knew all about El Escorial.
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Haley – United StatesJune 27, 2024 – Verified booking
This is a must see- a truly amazing and historic place!
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Stephen – United KingdomApril 22, 2024 – Verified booking
The Monastery is very impressive. While few of the displays have clear explanations one can still find one’s way around. All the attendants are helpful and most of them speak English.

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