Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Religious site
Philip II's monastery, which Patrimonio Nacional calls the monument that best sums up the ideals of Spain's Golden Age, blending Italian and Flemish art forms. Standard tickets are €14; EU and Latin American citizens get free entry on Wednesdays and Sundays from 15:00 with ID. The Basilica needs no ticket. Closed on Mondays except a few holidays, including 12 October.
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