San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Spain · Comunidad de MadridES
Municipality in Community of Madrid, Spain
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Arriba, is a town and municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain, located to the northwest of the region in the southeastern side of the Sierra de Guadarrama, at the foot of Mount Abantos and Las Machotas, 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Madrid. It is head of the eponymous judicial party. The settlement is popularly called El Escorial de Arriba, to differentiate it from the neighbouring village of El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Abajo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 18,872
- Coordinates
- 40.591, -4.147
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 1032 m
Overview of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
San Lorenzo de El Escorial — a small town in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain — is worth a place on your map. About 18,872 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: culture. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,032 metres up.
Things to do in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Culture in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
(2)Culture in San Lorenzo de El Escorial covers Monuments and Towers. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Getting there & around
San Lorenzo de El Escorial rewards a slow approach — a hub in Comunidad de Madrid, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Madrid on arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is San Lorenzo de El Escorial known for?
- Travellers associate San Lorenzo de El Escorial with culture. It sits in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain and counts about 18,872 residents.
- What can you do in San Lorenzo de El Escorial?
- San Lorenzo de El Escorial is tagged with Monuments and Towers, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is San Lorenzo de El Escorial located?
- San Lorenzo de El Escorial belongs to Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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