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Royal Monastery of El Escorial
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The Renaissance-style El Escorial Monastery was long considered the Eighth Wonder of the World and is an impressive symbol of Spanish power in the 16th Century.Experience Includes
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Guided visit to El Escorial
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Entrance Fees
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English speaking guide
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Transportation by deluxe air conditioned coach
Overview
El Escorial is a spectacular World Heritage site built by Phillip II to commemorate the Battle of San Quintin and also as a mausoleum for Charles V. This immense palace, monastery, museum, and library dominates the landscape and is a symbol of Spanish power in the sixteenth Century. The balance and symmetry of the architecture is true to the humanist Renaissance style and the interior is adorned with paintings and frescoes. Accompanied by your experienced guide, explore the Palace, Pantheons of Kings and Infants, Chapters Rooms and the Basilica.
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Details
Plaza de Espana in the heart of the Madrid.
Daily except Mondays.
8.45am
Around 5 hours
Experience Exclusions
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Refreshments
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Hotel Transportation
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Optional gratuities
Dress Code/What to Bring
Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day.
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