Parks and Gardens

San Lorenzo de El Escorial has a valuable Architectonic Heritage that justifies to a great extent the city’s tourist appeal.

The most emblematic and significant building is the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial that because of its unique character was declared Monument of Worldwide Interest by the UNESCO in 1984.

The second most-visited construction is the Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen) located in a splendid landscape from which magnificent views of the southern slope of the Guadarrama mountain range can be contemplated.

Because of its great tourist, cultural, and social interest we emphasise the different elements that are part of the Spanish Historical Heritage in which, along with the Monastery, stand out the Primera Casa de Oficios (First House of Trades) (Cultural Centre), the Segunda Casa de Oficios (Second House of Trades) (Integrated School of Music), the Tercera Casa de Oficios,(Third House of Trades),the Casa de la Compaña (Company Quarters) (Maria Cristina Royal University Centre), the Casa de los Infantes y de la Reina (the Princes' and Queen's House), la Casa de las Familias de los Infantes (Princes’Family House) (Euroforum Infantes), the Real Coliseo (Royal Coliseum) de Carlos III (Theatre), the Casita del Infante (Prince’s Cottage) (Museum palace), the Gardens of the Monastery and the Picturesque Place of the “Abantos Pine Forest”.

The Historical Artistic Ensemble of San Lorenzo de El Escorial also stands out, a limited and protected area in which overlap magnificent architectonic representations that affirm the evolution of history and of the passing of time from the 16th century to the present. Because of their interest, the buildings designed and planned by Juan de Villanueva in the 18th century also stand out, as well as the buildings of great architects that during the 19th and 20th centuries have contributed to the consolidation of a small and welcoming city that lives between tradition and modernity.

Finally, we will suggest a visit to the city’s Parks and Gardens that make up incomparable surroundings for the enjoyment and relaxation of whoever comes to this small city.

Through these Virtual walks you can get an idea of what you will see and enjoy in San Lorenzo de El Escorial during your next visit.
 
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