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San Lorenzo de El Escorial - San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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El Escorial is a town in Sierra de Guadarrama, Province of Madrid. It is a very nice town, but its main attraction is the famous Palace of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

El Escorial es un pueblo en la Sierra de Guadarrama, en la Provincia de Madrid. Es un pueblo muy bonito, pero su atracción principal es el célebre Palacio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

Last visit to San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Jul 14, 2003
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Reviews (6)

White Christmas Favorites (1)

I am Uruguayan, and my country is the best place of the world (no doubt!) but it has a little defect: it never snows!... more travel advice

Snow-capped street at El Escorial - San Lorenzo de El Escorial

From Madrid to El Escorial Transportation (1)

The highway from Madrid to El Escorial winds among the hills; the landscape is enjoyable (especially if you are not the... more travel advice

Collections Things to Do (4)

The palace can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; inside it there are some interesting points,... more travel advice

A stern style Things to Do (4)

The architectural style of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is simple, stern, sober. It is called "desornamentado"... more travel advice

Comments (12)

Leipzig Feb 10, 2004 at 5:23 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic winter impressions! Unbelievable that this is Spain - I always associated Spain with sun and heat
Michael_D Jul 29, 2003 at 7:17 AM Report Abuse

Very near Madrid...a great getaway!~
Hexepatty Jul 22, 2003 at 10:03 AM Report Abuse

Didn't thnk it snowed in Spain! Thanks...
Sharrie Jul 17, 2003 at 9:43 PM Report Abuse

When I was there it was freezing as well... consequently, it was atmospheric! I remembered having to wait for it to open... brrrrrrrrrr....
matcrazy1 Jul 7, 2003 at 3:41 PM Report Abuse

Yes! I could live in Escorial! A very nice page and great pictures!
SirRichard Jul 4, 2003 at 4:53 AM Report Abuse

Qué envidia tanta nieve con el calor que hace ahora en Madrid!!! ;-)
Guantanamera Jun 28, 2003 at 7:19 PM Report Abuse

Feliz Navidad...!
Geisha_Girl Jun 23, 2003 at 10:43 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting to see this "Estilo desornamentado" on the outskirts of Madrid. Must be so different from the excessive decor in the architecture seen in Madrid center. Your dreams of a "White Christmas" were fulfilled here Andrea! Beautiful!
herzog63 Jun 16, 2003 at 9:23 PM Report Abuse

A white Christmas is a wonderful time!! It must've been cold for you!? Looks like you had such a great time! I don't know much about this part of Spain!+
morgane1692 Jun 15, 2003 at 6:29 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely white Christmastime you had here, the snow puts a whole different spin on things, that's for sure. ;-)