El Escorial

Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

palace in Madrid

#13 in Madrid / #68 in Spain

by Zvonimir Stamenov

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El Escorial, located in the Madrid region of Spain, is a historic royal site that serves as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and school. Officially known as the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, it was built under the reign of King Philip II in the 16th century. The complex is renowned for its architectural grandeur and its significance in Spanish history. The design, attributed to Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera, is an exemplary model of Renaissance style. El Escorial houses a vast collection of art, a stunning basilica, the Pantheon of the Kings where Spanish monarchs are buried, and the Royal Library, which holds an invaluable collection of manuscripts and books.

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