Name: Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Address: Av Juan de BorbÃ³n y Battemberg, s/n, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain, ES
Telephone: +34 918 90 50 11

Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a place of worship, located at Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg, s/n, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain. They can be contacted via phone at +34 918 90 50 11, visit their website www.monasteriodelescorial.com for more detailed information.

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Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg, s/n, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid

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Added by Jopie, at 18 September 2016

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Anonymous

14 December 2017

haven't been there but i know it will be great best place ever!!!
Anonymous

07 December 2017

Huge and spacious! The library alone is worth the entry fee. Short but very beautiful visit.
Anonymous

29 November 2017

An amazing place to visit. The garden, while not immaculately kept, has a certain zen-like quality to it. Perfect for ambulatory meditation. Nearby to quality restaurants and great views, one young couple came from Korea to shoot their engagement photos. Tour the monastery, get some food, travel up to the top of mount Abantos. Makes for a great day.
Anonymous

19 November 2017

A MUST PLACE! It is nearby Madrid at only 40 min Drive, also public transport is very accessible. It is the perfect getaway for the weekend activity. During Christmas time is also nice because they decorate the entire center of the plaza and adjacent little streets with seasonal garments. A visit to the inside of the monastery is totally worth it and highly advised. After take a walk in the beautiful gardens and then go to enjoy a nice meal and tapas in the local restaurants around the main plaza. There is also a walk and hike into the mountains from where you can admire the perfect square from above that it is known to be the official seat/ chair of King Felipe II (“Silla de Felipe II) . when he ordered the construction of the monastery he used to watch from afar. There is a nice Chiringuito there (on the top of the mountain) with nice beer and tapas as well, it gets crowded and food finishes so try to be early! Enjoy the getaway weekend visit!
Anonymous

19 November 2017

One of the best treasures of Spanish heritage. El Escorial takes to to the zenit of the Spanish empire. With a sober and religious yet magnificent atmosphere, the monastery keeps inside artwork from the most valuable painters and artists of the XVI century. It’s a must visit for anyone visiting Spain.
Anonymous

23 April 2017

It's very large, but it's also kinda just stone corridor after stone corridor interspersed with some nice paintings and a pretty library and nice frescoes.

Also, they make absolutely no mention of the Inquisition despite this being the headquarters of it. That's pretty dishonest in my opinion.

Overall, see it if you're in the area, but don't go out if your way to see it if you're not.
Anonymous

05 April 2017

I loved this place it's a work of art. Fresco work is so realistic I was wowed and trust me I travel and lot and except Rome I have never been impressed, so u have to c this place. Ticket cost u only 5€ per person. It's a bit out city but worth the drive. Another draw back they don't let u take pictures
Anonymous

22 March 2017

Wonderful place. I recommend to get the guided tour and go there early and enjoy the rest of the day in the town. The tour is about 2 hours, fantastic! 10€ the entrance + 4€ for the guided tour.
Anonymous

14 January 2017

A historic site where Phillip II made world changing decisions. It was an easy trip by bus from Madrid, around €12 for the round trip. It would have been better with a guide (so much stuff inside) but I was jammed for time. Per local rules, no pictures inside (big bummer but I obliged)
Anonymous

25 September 2016

1 hour bus ride from Madrid. Spend 3-4 hrs here then return back to Madrid on bus. Be sure to get the $3 audio tour. Well worth it. Interesting that the Spaniards don't talk about the Spanish Inquisition much. Never mentioned it here, although this was where it was headquartered. Found out later that the Inquisition & civil war is NOT something Spain is proud ofhence the silence. Understandable. Site is rich in history. Nice people. Great country!