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Chair of Philip II

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Chair of Philip II

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Location: San Lorenzo De El Escorial, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

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1. Malagon, Zarzalejo, Silla de Felipe II y Monasterio -- San Lorenzo de El Escorial

30.7km

03:05

850m

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2. The Seven Gates – Chair of Philip II loop from Las Zorreras-Navalquejigo

47.1km

03:58

480m

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3. Chair of Philip II – Peralejo loop from Urbanización El Mirador del Romero

50.1km

04:24

650m

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Enbicia2

January 7, 2024

Beautiful viewpoint. A set of stepped platforms and other elements carved on a granite field at the foot of Las Machotas, in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid, Spain) is called Silla de Felipe II. According to tradition, it served as an observatory for Philip II during the construction of the El Escorial monastery.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 26, 2025

The Chair of Philip II is a group of platforms and seats carved in granite. According to tradition, Philip II used this site as an observatory during the construction of the Monastery of El Escorial. However, some theories suggest that it could be an ancient Vetton altar.

This site offers spectacular views of the Monastery of El Escorial and its surroundings, including the La Herrería forest. The route to reach the Chair of Philip II is quite accessible and can be done in approximately one hour from the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Tourist Office.

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Agustín Felipe Farelo

September 27, 2020

They say that the King sat here to contemplate the works of the monastery. in Incredible views

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Location: San Lorenzo De El Escorial, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

Chair of Philip II

1. Malagon, Zarzalejo, Silla de Felipe II y Monasterio -- San Lorenzo de El Escorial

2. The Seven Gates – Chair of Philip II loop from Las Zorreras-Navalquejigo

3. Chair of Philip II – Peralejo loop from Urbanización El Mirador del Romero

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