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1. The Royal site of san Lorenzo de El Escorial Guided by: Anzar Basheer Shuja Yusuf

2. The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Symbol of Spain’s Golden Age Built by King Philip II (1563–1584) Located near Madrid, Spain Introduction

3. 45 km northwest of Madrid At the foot of Sierra de Guadarrama mountains Combines palace, monastery, library & basilica Peaceful natural surroundings Represents union of religion, power & knowledge Location

4. Ordered by King Philip II after his father’s death Built between 1563 and 1584 Architects: Juan Bautista de Toledo & Juan de Herrera Tribute to Emperor Charles V Commemorates victory at Battle of Saint Quentin Dedicated to Saint Lawrence King Philip II Juan Bautista de Toledo Juan de Herrera Historical Background

5. Renaissance “ Herreresque ” style Geometric symmetry & simplicity Made of gray granite 15 cloisters, 16 courtyards, 88 fountains, 4,000+ rooms Layout resembles Saint Lawrence’s grill Architecture and Design

6. Basilica– religious heart of the complex Royal Palace – residence of Philip II Monastery – home for monks of St. Jerome Library– Center of learning Pantheon of the Kings – royal burial site Important Sections of the Complex

7. The Royal Library Residence of Philip II Monastery Royal Burial Site

8. Holds 40,000+ manuscripts and books Languages: Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic Ceiling frescoes of seven liberal arts Books placed spine inward (to preserve ink) Symbol of Renaissance knowledge The Royal Library

9. Shape resembles a grill (Saint Lawrence’s symbol). Philip II supervised construction personally. More than 2,000 workers involved. Burial place for nearly all Spanish monarchs. Known as “The Eighth Wonder of the World.” Fun Facts

10. • Open Tuesday to Sunday • Closed on Mondays and some holidays • Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (winter) | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (summer) • General ticket: €12 | Reduced ticket: €6 (students & seniors) • Free entry on Wednesdays & Sundays from 3 p.m. (for EU & Latin American citizens) Tickets And Timings

11. Thank You Muchisimas Gracias