The Monasterio del Escorial (The Monastery of El Escorial) is 50 kilometres away from the city, to the North-East of Madrid. It was built during the reign of Philip II. The monastery was finished by Juan de Herrera in 1584, who stamped its architectonic stamp called herreriano style, characterised by emphatising the front line abusing elements? The building is located in Abantos mountainside (1,028 metres high)? The main entrance is on the West facade and is 207 long; facing the Abantos Mount. Inside there are palaces, the Sala de Batallas (Battle Room), the Patio de los Reyes (Patio of the Kings), the Basilica, the Coro (the Choir), the Sacristía (the Sacristy), the Panteones Reales (the Royal Pantheons), the Panteones de los Infantes (the Infants´ Pantheons), the Biblioteca (the Library) and the Salas Capitulares (the Capitular Rooms). Of recent creation and places not to miss are the Art Gallery and the Architecture Museum. In 1931 it was declared Heritage of Cultural Interest in the category of National Monument and in 1984 it was appointed World´s Heritage by the UNESCO. If you are thinking about visiting the Monastery of El Escorial, we can offer you guest houses and hotels at very economic prices which will make your stay pleasant and comfortable |
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Mariano Benavente, 12, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid) * to 1.46 kms from the center of Monasterio del Escorial. Ask in the recepcion for a guide and translator service for visiting the palace. The rooms provide bathroom, heating and ventilator. Ask in the recepcion for a small refrigerator. The restaurant is renown... More info
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Calvario, 47- 49, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid) * to 1.39 kms from the center of Monasterio del Escorial. Located in the centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Los Lanceros Hotel sits opposite the Park of Felipe II. It offers elegant rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi throughout. The restaurant serves... More info
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Floridablanca, 12 - 14, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid) * to 1.54 kms from the center of Monasterio del Escorial. The hotel?s Cafetería del Arte is a popular and traditional establishment and has a lovely outdoor terrace. There is also the El Carillón restaurant, where you can sample local specialities.... More info
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Juan de Toledo, 4, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid) * to 1.46 kms from the center of Monasterio del Escorial. This 4-star hotel is an 18th-century Royal Palace, set just 200 metres from the Escorial Monastery. It offers free Wi-Fi in reception and a free gym and sauna. The NH Victoria Palace offers views over San... More info
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Albergue San Lorenzo de El Escorial Youth hostelsC/ Residencia, 14, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid) * to 1.82 kms from the center of Monasterio del Escorial.
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Plaza de España, s/n, 28013 Madrid (Madrid) * to 0.04 kms from the center of Monasterio del Escorial.
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