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Royal Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen
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San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery: Private Tour
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Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid
What to do in El Escorial
Popular places to visit
Church of San Bernabe
Learn about the local history of El Escorial with a stop at Church of San Bernabe. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Prince's House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Prince's House during your trip to El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Areas of El Escorial

Peralejo
The coffeehouses and casinos are a few reasons travelers visit Peralejo. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Church of San Bernabe and Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial are a few top sights nearby.

Navalquejigo
While Navalquejigo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Church of San Bernabe and Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.