Spain
Madrid
Guadarrama
San Lorenzo De El Escorial
View of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Spain
Madrid
Guadarrama
San Lorenzo De El Escorial
View of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Location: San Lorenzo De El Escorial, Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain
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.
August 18, 2025
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