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San Lorenzo De El Escorial

The Chair of Philip II

Natural Monuments

San Lorenzo De El Escorial

The Chair of Philip II

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The Chair of Philip II

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería

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

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1. Embalse del Valmayor – circular by El Escorial and el Bosque de la Herrería desde Colmenarejo

42.4km

03:09

520m

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2. Aulencia Castle – Valmayor Reservoir Trails loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

73.1km

05:54

990m

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3. Monastery and gardens – The Chair of Philip II loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

24.6km

01:51

530m

540m

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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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Javi

October 27, 2022

From this place, Felipe II observed the construction of the Palace-Monastery of El Escorial, a work that was very important to him.
Before that, it is believed that this place could have been a Celtiberian altar thousands of years ago. Without a doubt, they are very unique rocks with good views.

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

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The Chair of Philip II

1. Embalse del Valmayor – circular by El Escorial and el Bosque de la Herrería desde Colmenarejo

2. Aulencia Castle – Valmayor Reservoir Trails loop from Villanueva de la Cañada

3. Monastery and gardens – The Chair of Philip II loop from San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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