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Monastery of El Escorial

San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

History

Philip II’s vast granite monastery-palace of the 16th century, with a royal pantheon and a remarkable library. Closed on Mondays; parking in town can be tight, so use the car parks on the approach roads.

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San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.5891, -4.1477
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