El Escorial
monastery and historical residence of the King of Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
El Escorial is a famous royal site in Spain. It was built in the late 1500s. El Escorial is a monastery, a royal palace, a museum and a school. It is located about 45 km (28 mi) northwest of the Spanish capital, Madrid, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Five miles from the main building is a hunting lodge called Granjilla de La Fresneda, which is also part of the Escorial.
Quick Facts Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Location ...
Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial | |
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Location | San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain |
Coordinates | 40°35′20″N 4°08′52″W |
Architect | Juan Bautista de Toledo |
Governing body | Ministry of the Presidency |
Official name: Monastery and Site of the Escorial, Madrid | |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | i, ii, iv |
Designated | 1984 (8th session) |
Reference no. | 318 |
State Party | Spain |
Region | Europe and North America |
Spanish Property of Cultural Interest | |
Official name: Monasterio de San Lorenzo | |
Type | Real property |
Criteria | Monument |
Designated | 3 June 1931 |
Reference no. | (R.I.) - 51 - 0001064 - 00000 |
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