San Lorenzo de El Escorial is one of the most impressive constructions of Europe and one of the most visited in Spain. This construction is located towards the northern side of Madrid, at about 45 kilometers from the capital and consists on three main areas, a monastery, a library and a palace, built together in a fortress of more than 30,000 square meters.
Category: Near Madrid
Visiting the town of Chinchón
Chinchón, located in the surroundings of Madrid, is a very peculiar and charming town worthwhile to be visited by those tourists who are in the region. This town shows a sight full of groups of antique small houses in a variety of light colors which together provide a very peculiar and picturesque landscape.
Aranjuez – A royal site
Aranjuez has been known as a Royal Site since King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel gave it that name centuries ago. This town, located at about 50 kilometers from Madrid, is one of the most beautiful spots in not only the surroundings of the capital, but also in the entire Spain.
Toledo – A medieval capital
The city of Toledo, near Madrid, used to be the capital of Spain during the medieval times, and still today is among the main and most important spots in the country. This city is located at about 45 miles towards the south of Madrid, bordered by the River Tajo and is one of the spots that offer some of the most beautiful sights of the region.
The ancient city of Segovia
Segovia, located near Madrid, is an antique city, very rich in past and traditions and full of interesting historic spots and amazing constructions. Segovia is one of the most interesting spots of the region to those who enjoy learning about culture, traditions, and history while visiting a city. This city is not only one of the most famous and interesting in Spain, but also in the entire Europe.
The beautiful town of Cuenca
Cuenca is one of the most unique and picturesque towns in the entire Spain. This town combines unique and beautiful natural sceneries mixed with antique constructions in such a way that it shows an almost mystical appearance. Tourists who meet this spot would be able to enjoy some of the most charming landscapes of not only Spain but the whole world as well.
Avila and its unique wall
The town of Avila is located at about 115 kilometers from the western side of Madrid, and is without any doubt one of the main spots tourists should try to visit while being in this region. This town is very interesting and attractive due to several reasons, but the main one of them is the town’s unique and antique constructions which those tourists who enjoy architecture and history should not miss.
Alcalá de Henares and its university
At a distance of about 30 kilometers north from Madrid, there’s one of the most amazing art complexes and universities in Spain, the Alcalá de Henares. Alcalá de Henares is an area which contains several art and education related buildings and which has offered the main university in Spain for centuries.