Casita de Infante, Community of Madrid, Spain

4.5 (95 reviews) Spent Ranking #5 in San Lorenzo de El Escorial Historic Sites • Gardens

Peace and Tranquility

This is a house built by a Spanish prince overlooking the monastery at El Escorial. The house is not much to write home about, but the gardens are one of my favourite places on earth, and you can tour the gardens for free. Thousands of visitors go to El Escorial every day, but few go to La Casita. It is worth the extra walk or drive to go.
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Address

Nr. Monastery , San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain.

Mobile

+34 918 96 70 00

Website

http://www.patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/real-sitio-de-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial

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4.5 based on (95 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Boris B 5:00 PM Jun 12, 2016
    Amazing View from a Superb Garden
    Lovely little garden around the small house built for Infante of Spain in XVIII century. It is free of charge, a short walk from the Monastery of El Escorial. The view of the monastery is simply stunning. The price for the entrance to the house is 3€ and it has to be purchased at El Escorial. We thought it is a bit overpriced and we did not go in.
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  • 4emcrisostomo 5:00 PM Jan 22, 2012
    A Pleasant Surprise
    This 18th century palace was a residence of the Spanish Royal family and was built by a prince, hence its name, as a place to rest and entertain himself. Although built by the same architect that designed the Prado Museum, it's not a particularly attractive building and the interiors aren't fabulous either. It's somewhat ignored by tourists and even by locals, but its location, the surroundings and its Italian-stye gardens make it a worthwhile stop for tourists and passers-by. The palace is located in a small promontory into the woods near the Royal Seat of San Lorenzo De El Escorial. I would recommend a visit to it if you want to find some peace, make some good shots, or simply have a walk in a beautiful garden after visiting the El Escorial.

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