Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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5 Free Things to do in San Lorenzo de El Escorial That You Shouldn't Miss
San Lorenzo de El Escorial is home to the Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage site. This huge complex was built as a monument to commemorate the Spanish victory over the French in the battle of Saint Quentin. Construction lasted 21 years and when it was finished in 1584, the Monastery was the largest building in the world, with 24 km (14.9 mi) of corridors. The building includes a library, Kings' Courtyard, Basilica, and the Palace of Felipe II. The Kings' Pantheon is the burial place for most of the kings of Spain since Carlos I. The Monastery is decorated with works by the most prominent Italian and Spanish painters of the time. Look for works by Titian, Bosch, El Greco, and Velázquez, especially El Greco’s painting of "The Martyrdom of St. Maurice.”
Restaurants in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
1. Amanthia
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
If you visit San Lorenzo you can't leave without the popular handmade "Escoriales de Chocolate" of the Artisan-Made-in-Madrid Organic Chocolates tienda of Amanthia.com in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, just 50 meters away from the main square. Visit us and enjoy a free chocolate tasting experience, and take away your cup of hot chocolate in winter time!
2. La Silla de Felipe II
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4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By 665miguelangelz
It is an amazing place. You can see San Lorenzo de El Escorial. If you can, you can walk for some amazing path an enjoy the nature
