Sights in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Palaces in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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The San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery just outside of Madrid is one of the best things to see on a day trip from the capital. T

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Historical Monuments in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Valle de Los Caídos

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The Valley of the Fallen is a part of our more recent history. That's where Francisco Franco and Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera are

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Historical Monuments in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Pantheon of the Kings

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Going to the Pantheon impressed me - going down the dark stairs, surrounded by marble, giving the place a unique and sombre ambien

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Palaces in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Paintings and Frescoes in El Escorial

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The library in the Monastery of El Escorial is one of the most important in the world. It is located in the town of San Lorenzo de

Train Stations in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

El Escorial Station

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Interior of the Valley of the Fallen

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The truth is that this place is a little bit overwhelmed, right in the middle of the Sierra de Guadarrama. What was surprising, es

Historical Monuments in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Holy Cross of the Valle de Los Caídos

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Besides polical issues, the cross in the Valley of the Fallen is an impressive view from any of the surroundings. The cross is fla

Churches in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Chapel of Our Lady of Grace

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Historical Monuments in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Library of El Escorial

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I keep this library tucked away in my soul. Since childhood I've been to every little nook and cranny here and it's wonderful! One

Historical Monuments in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Santa Cruz Basilica

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Historical Monuments in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

First and Second Craft House

Historical Monuments in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Municipal Market

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Columns House

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City Halls in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

San Lorenzo de El Escorial Town Hall

Squares in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Plaza de benavete

Activities in San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Madrid City Guided Bike/E-Bike Tour for Small Groups

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starting from

32 £

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Madrid: City Center and Retiro Park 1.5-Hour Segway Tour

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starting from

17.20 £

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Best of Madrid: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour in Small Groups

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starting from

28 £

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Madrid: 1-Way Luxury Transfer between Airport and Hotels

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starting from

65 £

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Madrid: 3-Hour XXL Segway Tour

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starting from

48.89 £

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