A curious combination of monastery and royal palace, the sprawling renaissance halls and courtyards of El Escorial are spectacular and austere in equal measure. Built in the 16th century by Phillip II ...
One of the pleasures of Spain’s grand capital city, Madrid, is its central location. From there you can visit many outstanding sites within a couple of hours. Expats David Appell and Jose Balido, ...
14:55, Thu, Jan 2, 2025 Updated: 15:00, Thu, Jan 2, 2025 A beautiful historical monastery that is one of the most important architectural landmarks of the Spanish Renaissance is set to undergo a ...