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El Escorial was founded in the 16th century by Philip II of Spain. It incorporates a church, a monastery, a school, and a famous library, and reflects the deeply pious outlook of its founder. The vast complex, said to contain 160 km of corridors, was constructed between 1563 and 1584. Philip's intention was to build a royal burial place for the monarchs of Spain in accordance with the wishes of his father, Emperor Charles V. What impressed me most about the El Escorial was the royal burial crypt. The burial vaults of previous Spanish monarchs, including Charles V and Philip II, are stacked in layers one on top of another.
Written Feb 5, 2006
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El Escorial is a poblation situated 50 kilometres from Madrid capital, in the north west of this comunity. Is one of the most famous and visitated places cause here Felipe II ( a past Spanish King) built the Monastery of the Escorial. The constructor was Herrera and is was made in Renacentist times ( in the sixteen century).
The weather in the Escorial used to be colder than Madrid because the mountain but in summer is fantastic cause you can wear perfectly a T-shirt but you´re not cold neighter hot.
Evenings here are also pretty and you can see how the sun is dissapearing meanwhile you´re having someting in some of the locals which are distributed by the elegants and frugal streets.
In the photo you can see one of my alumns with the other teacher. It was taken in the ´Silla de Felipe II´place after an accident: Christian (the alumn) was playing football when he crashed with an adversary and falled into the grass. He couldn´t move so we phoned to the medical service, when they arrived he was so bad that they called to a helicopter. After three hours they apreciated the crash wasn´t so terrible and Christian started walking.
Finally, as all have passed dramatic moments medical service offer us to make a photo and we said, thanks!!
All an experience for a young teacher like me.
Updated Sep 27, 2005
Address: El Escorial
You can go inside and see the rooms (it was about to close when we arrived so we didnt whent inside) and you can walk trough the gardens (open late) and watch the great view, the arquitecture, and some other great things this place has to offer...
Watch my travelogue to see some pictures... As I didnt whent inside, I cant talk about it, but outside is great!
Written May 28, 2005
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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.
Updated Jun 23, 2006
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I THINK it is its name... My memory is worst than a tefal pan... But it is next to the monastery (palace), it´s huge, it´s kind of cool... And probably, you will get lost and tired!... (MUAJAJAJA)
Written May 28, 2005
Written May 27, 2005
Written May 27, 2005
Written May 27, 2005
Inside the Palace is the golden crypt.
Written May 27, 2005
The basilica inside is a must see!
Written May 27, 2005
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The basilica inside is a must see!
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Q: Is this monument still closed?
A: As for the web sites, there are no news of closing beside regular one on Monday. http://www.madrid.com/madrid_tourism/madrid_monuments/monastery_el_escorial_in_madrid
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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!
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San Lorenzo El Escorial is the famed mauseluem of the Spanish Monarchs located 45 kilometers northwest of Spain. It is also a palace and a monastery complex.
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In the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama, is one of the Spain's best-known and most visited sights - Felipe II's vast monastery-palace of El Escorial. Admission fee: EUR 8.
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Hi! I live in this fabulous town 40 km. far from Madrid. El Escorial is quite famous between every side-trip possible if you´re visiting Madrid. It´s quite good connected with the capital through......
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