Why San Lorenzo de El Escorial is well Worth a Visit
Madrid is the capital city of Spain and is full of treasures to explore like the Royal Palace of Madrid, and other famous Spanish squares like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, but another Spanish treasure that is located just outside Madrid that makes for a great day trip is San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It is a beautiful touristic town located in the autonomous community of Madrid. It’s main tourist attraction is the Monastery and Royal Site. Let’s learn about a few of the treasures of traveling in and around San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
The centerpiece of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a huge monastery named El Escorial. It’s a large religious and palace complex that was the country home for Spanish royalty for hundreds of years. In 1984, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Spain’s most visited landmarks. Read about the history of this Spanish treasure on the Treasures of Traveling website and why it’s considered one of the treasures of traveling in the capital region of Spain.
