"Monastery up in the mountains" Top 5 Page for this destination El Escorial by Urzu

El Escorial Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 59 photos

This monastery is about an hour drive from the capital, and it's quite a popular daytrip for all locals and tourists. Definitelly worth going to, for some great sightseeing and to learn some history!

Intro Written May 10, 2005
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The Basilica Things to Do (2)

This is a church in the centre of the monastery, and you don't have to pay an entrance to see it. more travel advice

The Monastery Things to Do (2)

It was Philip II who decided to build it, both for royal and religious purposes. So it has the monastery, a palace, a... more travel advice

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DAO Jun 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

Can't, work and holidays now booked up. Sorry!
unaS Jun 12, 2009 at 11:51 PM Report Abuse

Very special picture indeed!
mircaskirca Jun 3, 2008 at 11:24 AM Report Abuse

Hola Ursula :))) Como estas? Any travel plans for this summer? Really cool picture this Escorial-eyes!!
Redang Jan 27, 2008 at 9:27 AM Report Abuse

¡Formidable foto!
barryg23 Jun 24, 2006 at 12:06 AM Report Abuse

that's a very clever picture!