Royal Site of Saint-Laurent-de-l’Escurial: Entrance Ticket

Considered the eighth wonder of the world, this imposing granite giant at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama embodies the boundless ambition of Philip II. Between 1556 and 1598, the Spanish monarch erected this monument to unite in one place a monastery, a palace, and a mausoleum. A guide leads the public through the monumental Hall of Battles and the basilica, before opening the doors of the Royal Library, a sanctuary of knowledge where the monarch spent his nights among thousands of precious manuscripts. The route intensifies within the Pantheon of Kings, a spectacular crypt where the members of the dynasty rest. This guided tour allows you to grasp the symbolic and political significance of this colossal legacy. The ticket includes access to the site and live commentary from an expert to decode the mysteries of this stone fortress.