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Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Lihin
August 18, 2025
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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.
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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BigJoe
September 23, 2020
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The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a complex that includes a royal palace, a basilica, a pantheon, a library, a school and a monastery. It was built in the 16th century between 1563 and 1584.
The palace was the residence of the Spanish royal family, the basilica is the burial place of the kings of Spain and the monastery –founded by monks of the Order of Saint Jerome– is currently occupied by friars of the Order of Saint Augustine.
It is one of the most unique Renaissance architectures in Spain and Europe.
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The palace was the residence of the Spanish royal family, the basilica is the burial place of the kings of Spain and the monastery –founded by monks of the Order of Saint Jerome– is currently occupied by friars of the Order of Saint Augustine.
It is one of the most unique Renaissance architectures in Spain and Europe.
More at bigjoe.es/ruta-mtb-boadilla-san-lorenzo-del-escorial
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Alvaro Hernandez
July 25, 2023
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The Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is one of the most important buildings in Spain, not only because of its size, but also because of its historical and architectural value. It was built in the 16th century by order of King Felipe II and was considered the eighth wonder of the world. It is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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