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Subcategory Religious sites (churches, temples)

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General description: Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial or simply El Escorial is the historical residence of the king of Spain as well as being a monastery, royal palace, school, museum and a UNESCO world heritage site.

The Monastery of El Escorial
The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is both a Royal Palace and a Monastery. It was commisioned by Philip II of Spain who spent most of his reign trying to banish the Protestant Reformation. El Escorial was to be both a religious symbol and a home. The monastery is now the property of the Order of Saint Augustine.

Visiting El Escorial
Opening Hours:
10 am - 6 pm (8pm Summer)
Closed on Mondays
Admission
Basic Rate: €10
Reduced rate: €5
website:http://www.patrimonionacional.es/
Address:
Calle de Juan de Borbon y Battenberg s / n,
28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid)

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