Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid
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Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
The huge granite rectangular edifice, topped with four spiral towers, is a forbidding sight in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial about 30 miles (50km) northwest of Madrid. The monastery/church/palace complex was built by Philip II as a memorial to his father, Charles V, and contains some of El Greco's and Hieronymus Bosch's artworks. A vaulted library contains a priceless collection of more than 60,000 ancient books. The monastery itself houses a wealth of paintings and tapestries, and the mausoleum beneath the church's altar serves as a burial place for Spanish kings.Address: Calle Juan de Borbón y Battemberg
Telephone: 91 890 5903, or 91 890 5313
Transport: Bus 661 and 664 from Madrid, or the Madrid-El Escorial train
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm (closes at 5pm October to March)
Admission: €10 (guided), €8 (unguided), concessions available
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