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San Lorenzo de El Escorial Interpretation Centre aims to rigorously and entertainingly demonstrate the rich historic, cultural and natural heritage of the town and its surrounding area.
The new centre has a local tourist and information office with specialised staff and monitors for individual queries. The other exhibition items show visitors the most representative aspects of the history, nature, culture and traditions, through the application of new technologies.
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INTERACTIVE INFORMATION POINTS |
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Touchscreens can be used to access the San Lorenzo de El Escorial website. |
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"GIGAPIXEL" PHOTO PROJECTOR |
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Images projected on a large-sized plasma screen using gigapixel technology, which allows us to zoom in on landscape images, right down to the minor details, with a maximum resolution of between 200 and 1000 times that of a conventional digital camera.
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FIND YOUR SECRET PLACE |
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Interactive video game on a touchscreen, specially designed for children to discover their Secret Place in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. |
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HIDDEN CORNERS OF SAN LORENZO. |
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A visual guide to nature and architecture. |
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A graphic information panel with audiovisual backing, where we can recognise the different architectural styles with their most significant characteristics and the main vegetal species which can be found whilst strolling around the area. |
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NATURE ROUTES IN ABANTOS AND LA HERRERÍA.
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A graphic panel describing in detail the different routes around Mount Abantos and the woods of La Herrería, both of which are shown by illuminated paths on the model: Strolls around the surrounding area.
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A PLACE TO STROLL |
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Divided in two sections, each of which has a model: Strolls around the surrounding area, nature strolls with interactive routes around Mount Abantos the woods of La Herrería, and the Old District, with routes around 16th-18th century San Lorenzo. |
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LIFE IN SAN LORENZO, A TRIP THROUGH TIME BY WAY OF ITS IMAGES.
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An audiovisual display which will let us build a bridge between the town's past and present. Using digital image retouching techniques, we can contemplate a gradual transition from the images of the past right through to the present.
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HISTORY OF SAN LORENZO |
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Graphic panel dedicated to the foundation and origin of San Lorenzo de El Escorial as a Royal Site. |
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DIORAMA |
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A model which is observed through a small window, from where we can contemplate a recreation of what may have been the 18th-century appearance of one of the most representative streets of the town.
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CULTURE AND TRADITIONS |
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A series of panels informs visitors of the extensive cultural and festive offer of the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial..
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INFORMATION OFFICE |
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This has up-to-date information to ensure your visit fulfils your expectations in the best manner possible. The specialist staff at the office will deal with all queries in a friendly and accurate way, professionally answering any questions you may have. |
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"Click" on each item to see its content |
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INTERPRETATION CENTRE. |
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Telephone: +34 918 905 313
Fax: +34 918 908 266
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Tuesday to Friday: from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) |
Saturdays and Sundays: from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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