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EL ESCORIAL MONASTERY AND THE VALLEY OF THE FALLEN /ALCALA DE HENARES / ARANJUEZ
In the 16th century, King Philip II, one of Spanish history’s two most powerful kings, decided upon a place of residence, from which to run his huge empire. Thus was born the history of EL ESCORIAL: monastery, home of kings and Spain’s most important royal pantheon.
There can be no better way of discovering this extraordinary building than with a visit steered by the talent and knowledge of a local guide, capable of leading you through the halls, chambers and atmospheres of histories past.
Alcalá de Henares
The visit usually includes a trip to an amazing monument listed on the Guinness book of records: the VALLEY OF THE FALLEN, with its stunning mountain backdrop. .
UNESCO World Heritage, ALCALA DE HENARES, is the town where Miguel Cervantes was born, author of Don Quixote, the most important book in Spanish literature. Of the many beautiful sites Alcala has to offer, its internationally famous University, founded by Cardinal Cisneros in the 15th century, is of particular relevance.
Palacio Real de Aranjuez
Rely on a professional guide to show you around the town of ARANJUEZ; its Palace and gardens - a former royal residence, which dates back to the times of Queen Isabel, the Catholic.
Though these are, probably, Madrid’s three most popular destinations, guided tours also exist to other such worthwhile locations as the CASTLE of MANZANARES EL REAL, once inhabited by the Mendoza family - powerful nobility - or, even, to the Royal Palace at the EL PARDO nature reserve.
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