El Escorial Monastery Priority Entrance Ticket in Madrid (Digital Guide Included)

A Product of the Spanish Renaissance,
El Escorial Monastery

El Escorial is the most important architectural monument of the Spanish Renaissance. As a monastery exhibiting works by the most outstanding artists of the time, you can feel the dignity of the Pantheon, which has housed the tombs of Spanish kings for the past 500 years. You can also admire the 15th and 16th-century manuscripts housed in the Royal Library.

Key Viewing Points

El Escorial Monastery allows you to see various architectural structures, including a monastery, cathedral, and gardens. In particular, it is a structure that symbolizes the power and religious faith of the Spanish royal family.

• Monastery : You can admire the magnificent architectural style and splendid interior decoration.
• Cathedral : This is the cathedral where the tombs of the Spanish royal family are located.
• Library : This library holds a variety of books from the 15th to 19th centuries.
• Garden : You can enjoy a walk while admiring the elaborately landscaped gardens.