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The painted vaults and bookcases of the library at El Escorial

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El Escorial: Our Favourites

The monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial at the foot of the Sierra, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984, with Montia (One MICHELIN Star, 2026).

The back story

  1. The back story

    El Escorial: the back story

    San Lorenzo de El Escorial·In depth

    The royal monastery of Philip II at the foot of the Sierra, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984.

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What to see

  1. Patrimonio Nacional

    Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    San Lorenzo de El Escorial·Royal monastery

    The royal monastery, run by Patrimonio Nacional.

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Where to eat

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    Montia

    San Lorenzo de El Escorial·Modern cuisine

    One-star cooking in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

    Juan de Austria 7, San Lorenzo de El EscorialExplore View on map

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