
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Provincia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, SpainCoordinates: 40.58900, -4.14766 - Cemetery ID: 639716
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He began construction at the end of 1562 and the last stone was laid in 1584. In the basilica there are two large funeral monuments on each side of the main altar, the one of the founder, Felipe II and the one of Carlos I with their respective families. The Panteón de Reyes (King's Cemetery) occupies a circular chapel located beneath the main altar, decorated with marble and bronzes. It is there that the monarchs rest as well as their mothers, from Carlos I to present day with the exception of Felipe V and Fernando VI who rest in their respective foundations; The Ranch of San Idelfonso and the Salesas Reales in Madrid (Church of Santa Barbara). The remains of the other Royal family members are in the adjoining Panteón de Infantes (Children's Cemetery).
He began construction at the end of 1562 and the last stone was laid in 1584. In the basilica there are two large funeral monuments on each side of the main altar, the one of the founder, Felipe II and the one of Carlos I with their respective families. The Panteón de Reyes (King's Cemetery) occupies a circular chapel located beneath the main altar, decorated with marble and bronzes. It is there that the monarchs rest as well as their mothers, from Carlos I to present day with the exception of Felipe V and Fernando VI who rest in their respective foundations; The Ranch of San Idelfonso and the Salesas Reales in Madrid (Church of Santa Barbara). The remains of the other Royal family members are in the adjoining Panteón de Infantes (Children's Cemetery).
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- Added: 22 Jul 2001
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 639716
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