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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.
El Escorial
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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This activity is non-refundable
Duration 1 day
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