Route through the hidden Madrid and Crypt of the Almudena
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Description of Route through the hidden Madrid and Crypt of the Almudena
If you find yourself spending a few days in the beautiful city of Madrid, there is a destination that you cannot miss on your visit: El Escorial. We propose a guided tour to this wonderful destination in the north of the capital where you will discover the beauty and emblematic monuments that this town in Madrid hides. Do you dare?
We will be waiting for you at Plaza de España at 11:00 to go to the Escorial. Together with the experienced guide, you will spend a total of approximately 5 hours on an excursion to get to know both the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial like the Valley of the Fallen.
The monastery is one of the emblematic monuments of Madrid, built in the period of greatest splendor of the Spanish Monarchy; specifically at the time of the reign of Philip II. This architectural wonder, which is considered the eighth wonder of the world, is made up of more than 33 thousand square meters, where in its Inside you can find secrets, treasures and spectacular gardens.
Named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, this monastery consists of different areas that you will enjoy during this guided tour, such as the Pantheon of the Infant Kings , the Great Library, the Basilica and the residential area.
Once we have visited the Escorial monastery, we will make a break for lunch and recharge our batteries to continue the guided tour to the Valley of the Fallen. It is a complex where the largest Christian cross in the world is locatedand built by the head of state at the time, Francisco Franco. It was built after the Spanish Civil War, to commemorate the victims.
At the end, we will return to the starting point in the city of Madrid. A total of 5 hours where you will visit El Escorial, its monastery, the Valley of the Fallen and its 150 meter high cross.
- Guided visit
- Professional guide
- Surprises
- Chocolate
This guided visit to the Escorial lasts approximately 5 hours.
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Route through the hidden Madrid and Crypt of the Almudena
Plaza Mayor 10, Oficina 27 Madrid (City)