A visit that you cannot miss! The monastery has been a world heritage site since 1984 and is one of the best ways to appreciate and understand the "golden" era of Spain reigned by Philip II.

You can consult the official website for visiting hours and purchase tickets

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The Monastery of El Escorial was built by King Philip II in the 16th century to commemorate a military victory and serve as a royal pantheon for the Habsburg dynasty.
Designed by architects Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera, it is characterized by its sober, Renaissance style. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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1. La Silla de Felipe II – circular by the Bosque de la Herrería

13.4km

03:53

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Monte de Abantos – from El Escorial via the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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05:49

810m

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3. Monte Abantos — circular from the San Lorenzo de El Escorial train station

13.8km

05:31

820m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,030 m

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

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Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

1. La Silla de Felipe II – circular by the Bosque de la Herrería

2. Monte de Abantos – from El Escorial via the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

3. Monte Abantos — circular from the San Lorenzo de El Escorial train station

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