Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, El Escorial
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El Escorial, or the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, or Monasterio del Escorial, is a historical residence of the King of Spain located in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 2.06 km up the valley from the town of El Escorial and about 45 kilometres northwest of the Spanish capital Madrid. Built between 1563 and 1584 by order of King Philip II, El Escorial is the largest Renaissance building in the world. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, basilica, royal palace, pantheon, library, museum, university, school, and hospital. ()
Alternative names: Unesco: from 1984Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 40°35'21"N, 4°8'52"W
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Av. de Juan de Borbón y BattembergEl Escorial 28200
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+34 918 90 59 02
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Which popular attractions are close to Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial?
Nearby attractions include Real Coliseo Carlos III, San Lorenzo de El Escorial (4 min walk), Casita del Infante, San Lorenzo de El Escorial (16 min walk), Casita del Príncipe, El Escorial (18 min walk), Architecture and Painting Museum, El Escorial (19 min walk).
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