🏛️ Monastery and Site of the Escurial
Royal palace, monastery, and basilica complex near Madrid
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984
- Constructed 1563–1584 under King Philip II
- Covers approximately 207,000 square meters with over 2,600 windows
- Architectural style: Herrerian—austere, geometric design
The Monastery and Site of the Escurial stands as one of Europe's most significant architectural and cultural monuments ...