# Monastery of El Escorial

> 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

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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.

- **Nearest town:** San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 40.5891, -4.1477
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