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El Escorial: The History and Legacy of Spain's Most Famous Royal Site

El Escorial: The History and Legacy of Spain's Most Famous Royal Site

Paperback

Spainish & Portuguese History

ISBN10: 1723519480
ISBN13: 9781723519482
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Jul 23 2018
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.20 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
*Includes pictures
*Includes contemporary accounts
*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading
Nestled amongst the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, El Monte Abantos, or Mount Abantos, towers over its surroundings at a height of 5,751 feet. Indeed, there is nothing aesthetically spectacular about this forested mound, but there is an aura of mystery that hangs over Abantos, much like the curtain of mist that lingers over the mountaintop in the early morning. Madrid, just a little over 37 miles away, is as beautiful and vibrant as they come, yet city folk and tourists alike often find themselves drawn to this landform, in particular the quiet swathe of land on the southern slope of the Abantos. This picturesque place, rich with scenic, panoramic views, is a refreshing escape from the fast-paced city life, but it is also home to an irreplaceable national treasure once lauded as the eighth wonder of the world: El Escorial.

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