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The Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial

The Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered the eighth wonder of the world at the time of its construction. It features dazzling artworks by renowned 16th and 17th-century Italian and Spanish artists. It served as a royal palace, and a monastery and is also the final resting place for many kings and queens from the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties