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The Monastery
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  • By Urzu on May 10, 2005
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    It was Philip II who decided to build it, both for royal and religious purposes. So it has the monastery, a palace, a very interesting library, and the royal crypt amosg others.

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    The Basilica
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  • Updated By Urzu on June 23, 2006
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    This is a church in the centre of the monastery, and you don't have to pay an entrance to see it.

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    Beautiful Palace
  • By Cammel11 on May 28, 2005
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  • The basilica inside is a must see!

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    Inside the basilica
  • By Sambawalk on February 14, 2005
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    Corridor
  • By Sambawalk on February 14, 2005
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    Monastery
  • By Cammel11 on May 28, 2005
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    Monastery
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    Library in the Palace
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    Biblioteca
  • By Sambawalk on February 14, 2005
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    A splendid hall with shelves designed by Herrera to harmonize with the architecture, and frescos by Tibaldi and his assistants, showing the seven Liberal Arts.

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    Panteon Real
  • By Sambawalk on February 14, 2005
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    A staircase leads down to the Panteon Real where is the final resting place of all Spanish monarchs since Carlos V.

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