Biara Kerajaan San Lorenzo de El Escorial

The monastery at El Escorial is still operating, though it has transitioned from the Hieronymites to the Order of Saint Augustine. Despite it's grand appearance, only around 40 Augustinians remain in residence.

Parts of the monastery and royal palace are open for touring, but it feels more like a fine art museum than an opulent palace. Worth a couple of hours though.

August 15th every year. FIreworks are launched at midnight as a closing ceremony of the San Lorenzo festivities, which take place the week before that last day. Everybody stands at the big open area next to the Royal Palace and Monastery, while the show begins, by the rythm of music. It is a great and exiting entertainment, located in a beautiful place! Must watch ;) #lifeatexpedia #fireworks #lights #novembercontest #elescorial

El Escorial was built by King Philip II in the late 16th century to serve as both a royal palace and as the seat of the Catholic Church in Spain. In addition to the palace the complex includes a basilica, a convent, a school, a library, and a pantheon.

While El Escorial is impressive from the outside, we actually found it a little austere on the inside. In many ways it felt more like a fine art museum than a typically elaborate European palace (such as Versailles). That said, there are some impressive sights, including works by El Greco, Bernini, and Giardini. The library was also quite beautiful, with richly carved wood shelves, a marble floor, and a colorful fresco ceiling by Pellegrino Tibaldi.

For me, the highlight of the tour was the 180ft long (55m) Hall of Battles – a barrel-vaulted room where the walls were completely covered in frescos depicting Spain's military victories over the Moors and the French. All aspects of the battle field were portrayed (when you have 180ft, that is quite doable), and the artist employed an interesting trick whereby the more distant, smaller scenes were less saturated, and the background mountains and landscape were set in hues of blue.

Overall I'd say El Escorial is worth a visit, but you probably won't need more than a couple of hours to enjoy it.

Kunjungi Biara Kerajaan San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Activities

Panduan Perjalanan di San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Valley of the Fallen

Anda dapat mempelajari sejarah dari San Lorenzo de El Escorial dengan mengunjungi Valley of the Fallen. Saat berada di area ini, Anda dapat meluangkan waktu untuk mengunjungi kuil.

Taman Friars

Jelajahi aktivitas outdoor di Taman Friars, ruang terbuka hijau yang indah di San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Saat berada di area ini, Anda dapat meluangkan waktu untuk mengunjungi kuil.

Teater El Real Coliseo de Carlos III

Anda dapat menikmati pertunjukan di Teater El Real Coliseo de Carlos III selama perjalanan Anda ke San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Saat berada di area ini, Anda dapat meluangkan waktu untuk mengunjungi kuil.

Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater

Anda dapat merencanakan untuk melihat pertunjukan di Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater selama menginap di San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Saat berada di area ini, Anda dapat meluangkan waktu untuk mengunjungi kuil.

Casita del Infante

Anda dapat menghabiskan waktu mengunjungi pameran di Casita del Infante selama perjalanan Anda di San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Saat berada di area ini, Anda dapat meluangkan waktu untuk mengunjungi kuil.

Real Club de Golf La Herreria

Nikmati bermain golf di San Lorenzo de El Escorial di Real Club de Golf La Herreria. Saat berada di area ini, Anda dapat meluangkan waktu untuk mengunjungi kuil.

Opsi Penginapan Terbaik Dekat Biara Kerajaan San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Hotel Riu Plaza España

C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid

Hotel Nido Príncipe Pío

Paseo de la Florida nº5 Madrid Community of Madrid

Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza

Calle Serrano Jover 5 Madrid Madrid

Eurostars Madrid Tower

Paseo De La Castellana, 259 B Madrid Madrid

Hotel Emperador

Gran Via 53 Madrid Madrid

Hotel Chamartin The One

Agustín de Foxa s/n Madrid Madrid

Hotel Exe Plaza

Paseo De La Castellana 191 Madrid Madrid

Grupotel Mayorazgo

Flor Baja 3 Madrid Madrid

Melia Castilla

Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall, 43 Madrid Madrid

Lihat total 6.586 properti di Biara Kerajaan San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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