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Day 4: June 4, 2023
Today we have visited El Escorial Monasteryand Segovia.
El Escorial, or the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Spanish: Monasterio y Sitio de El Escorial en Madrid) is a historical residence of the King of Spain located in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.El Escorial is the largest Renaissance building in the world.[4] It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, basilica, royal palace, pantheon, library, museum, university, school, and hospital.
ON the other hand, Segovia, is famous for its historic buildings including three main landmarks: its midtown Roman aqueduct, its cathedral (one of the last ones to be built in Europe following a Gothic style), and the medieval castle, which served as one of the templates for Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle. The city center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
After our visit we head towards Madrid where we will be having dinner and flamenco show. Everyone loved it!!!
Time to say goodby to Madrid! Our students and families have really enjoyed this beautiful city and learned very well how to use the "metro", getting directions very easily and trying local food!!!Hasta pronto Madrid!