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El Escorial is just 47 km outside of Madrid and one of the highlights of central spain. Its a small city but it contains the 16th century Royal Monastery of El Escorial which was built as a summer retreat by ascetic Philip II. Its a amazing site which you shouldnt miss. Its loaded with tapestry, sculptures and paintings. You can also visit the tombs of the Spanish monarchs. All the kings of the last 500 years from Charles V to Alfonso XIII are buried at El Escorial. El Escorial is actually two towns, the lower town (known as Escorial de abajo) carries the name of El Escorial, while Escorial de arriba or San Lorenzo carries the name San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The lower town is pleasant enough nevertheless most attractions are in San Lorenzo in the lower town the Church of San BernabE and the Casita del Principe are worth seeing while in the upper town the Monastery and central quarter are obligatory.
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This is the complete list of El Escorial hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in El Escorial, Spain which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.
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Hotel Miranda Suizo
In the privileged enclave of San Lorenzo of the Dump is the historical hotel SWISS MIRANDA and. Their 52 rooms, some with an attic and with the best views to the Monastery, are equipped with complete ..
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