Royal Library of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Real Biblioteca
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This influential Renaissance-era library was once the haunt of kings and monks.

šŸ“œ Influential Renaissance-era library, designed by Juan de Herrera.
šŸ” Houses over 40,000 books and manuscripts, ornate globes, and astrolabes.

Why Go

šŸ“š Explore a vast collection in many languages
šŸ›ļø Admire Renaissance architecture and frescoes
šŸ‘‘ Discover a library built by King Phillip II
šŸŒ See baroque globes and astronomical instruments

Why Avoid

šŸš¶ Long uphill walk from train station

Tips

šŸš† Take Cercanias train (line c3) from Madrid (Atocha or Sol station).
šŸ’§ Bring water and sunscreen if visiting in summer.

Cost

šŸ’° Entrance fee 10 euros.

Hours

šŸ•’ Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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