San Lorenzo de El Escorial

San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a town located in the northwest of Madrid, Spain. It became famous because of its Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a huge complex dedicated to Saint Lawrence and built in the sixteenth century.

The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial has many things to see, such as the impressive Basilica, the Pantheon of the Kings, the Museum of Architecture, the Library, the Cloister, and the Palace of Philip II.

The Pantheon of the Kings is a beautiful chamber where the remains of the Kings and Queens of Spain are kept. This includes Charles V, Philip II, Philip III, Philip IV, and their families.

Yes, you can visit the Palace of Philip II, where you can see the beautiful rooms and halls that were used by the king and his family. It also has a great collection of tapestries.

Apart from the Royal Monastery, you can visit the Casita del Infante, a beautiful small palace built by Charles III for his son Felipe. You can also walk around the beautiful natural surroundings of the town, such as the Abantos mountain and the Herrería Forest.

You can get to San Lorenzo de El Escorial by car, taking the A-6 highway from Madrid. You can also take the train from Madrid's Atocha station to the town's train station. There are also several buses that connect Madrid and San Lorenzo de El Escorial.