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El Escorial Monastery, Spain

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Year: 1584. Lenght: 206 m. Width: 161 m .

El Escorial Monastery is a famous Spanish residence of King Philipp II. The monastery is located near Madrid in a picturesque mountain area Sierra de Guadarrama. Philipp II ordered to build this magnificent monastery in 1557. In the middle of the military campaign, the king’s army has destroyed the old monastery named after Saint Lavrenty. This man was born in Spain that’s why the king decided to build a great monastery after the saint’s return to the motherland.

El Escorial Monastery, Spain Originally it was built to ensure that the part of the large building could be used as a royal residence. This large construction of the 1584 year reminds a severe medieval fortress. It adores with the area – the monastery length is 206 meters and width 161 meters.

The building is so big that until now people can’t count the exact number of doors and windows. Every time the number of the abovementioned things is different. All in all, the building has about 1 250 doors and 2 500 windows. The monastery has saved a lot of interesting historical artefacts. In the king’s private quarters, you can see the medieval pictures of Velasquez and Tintoretto. A walk around the whole territory of the old monastery will be a pleasure for everyone. There were saved spacious view terraces, inner yards and steep terraces with the landscape decorations. Next - Antwerp City Hall


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ATM bankomat: 'Banco Popular' located in 0.28 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Cuantocoche' is located in 0.38 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Estación De Servicio Cepsa El Escorial' in 0.44 km
Supermarket: 'Fabrica De Patatas Fritas El Cisne' in 0.26 km
Parking: 'Aparcamiento Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial' in 0.2 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Floridablanca' in 0.22 km
Police station: 'Dirección General de la Policía' in 1.82 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Nieves Moreno Vela' in 0.15 km
Railway station: 'El Escorial' in 1.35 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Barajas Airport MAD - in 50 km
 »  Madrid-Torrejon Airport TOJ - in 59 km
 »  Matacan Airport SLM - in 120 km
 »  Valladolid Airport VLL - in 137 km
 »  Burgos Airport RGS - in 201 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near El Escorial Monastery

Hotel De Martin

Located in 0 km from El Escorial Monastery
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Rooms: 11
Each air-conditioned room at this modern, family-run hotel comes with an LED TV with international channels. They all have Egyptian cotton sheets, a … More: photo, rates and booking
Urb. Pinosol

Located in 4 km from El Escorial Monastery
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Rooms: 1
House, built in 2005. Outside the resort, 3 km from the center of El Escorial, in a quiet position. Private: grounds 1'700 m2, garden with lawn and … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Home Alegria Galapagar

Located in 10 km from El Escorial Monastery
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Rooms: 1
Hostal Lady Ana María

Located in 12 km from El Escorial Monastery
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Rooms: 36
Comfortable rooms at this guest house feature simple décor. They all have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Hostal Lady Ana Maria has a 24 … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Tunel De Guadarrama
13 km - Tunel De Guadarrama
Spain's longest tunnel Guadarrama was opened for traffic in 2007. The railway tunnel connects Madrid and Valladolid, its length is about 28400 metres. Guadarrama is a twin-tube rail tunnel which is a large transport complex. Since its opening the tunnel is used by …
Alcazar de Segovia
40 km - Alcazar de Segovia
In Spain, many followers of the walks pass through the historical sites of Segovia. In this picturesque town is the Alcazar Castle. The castle, built in the 9th century, is more than a thousand years old and today is one of the most important sights of the country. The …
Royal Palace of Madrid
41 km - Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid is a good example of the baroque style. In the medieval time, there was the Moorish fortress that in 1734 was fully destroyed by fire. King Philip V ordered to build at this place a huge palace. He wanted to have a new residence that will be …
Estacion de Atocha
43 km - Estacion de Atocha
The unique railway station that unites both traditional and modern styles is situated in Madrid and called Estacion de Atocha. In 1992 at the historic station was opened a new terminal. It was decorated with exotic plants. This place is at the same level with the best …
Avila
45 km - Avila
Avila is a Spanish town of the incredible beauty. It has placed on the right shore of the Adaha river. The first strengthening structures were built there at the time of the Rome Empire. Nowadays guests of the town can adore with the medieval monuments. The immense …
Avila Town
48 km - Avila Town
The charming city of Avila is located in the vicinity of Madrid. It is also a world heritage site. It is famous for its rich history and variety of attractions. The very first settlement was founded on the site of the modern city in the era of the Roman Empire. The …

Top destination around El Escorial Monastery - Madrid

However, many legends are connected with the Casa de Las Siete Chimeneas, a building constructed in the 16th century in the Renaissance style. The fact is that some people think there is on the roof of the house, a ghost of the former owner, who died under unclear circumstances. Templo de Debod is yet another attention-grabbing building in Madrid. It is a unique piece of Egypt in the Spanish capital. The fact is that the building was donated to the city in the year 1968, in honor of the fact that the country helped Egypt in saving the Abu Simbel temple from flooding.

The Casa Gallardo building is very attractive from an architectural point of view – it is a combination of modernism, baroque and Art Nouveau. The building was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century by the architect Federico Rey. Metropolis is one of the main symbols of the city, whose main feature is the statue of the winged goddess Victoria (it was formerly that of the mythological Phoenix and Ganymede sitting on its wing), at the very top – that is exactly how you can recognize the structure. In all of Spain, bullfighting buildings are a must visit, because they reflect the “spirit” of the country. In the capital of the state, this is certainly not an exception as here you will find a building of this kind which is called Plaza de Toros de las Ventas.
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