This weekend I have been visiting San Lorenzo de El Escorial . After a long time, a few days off exploited to make a short trip. The last trips were always to return to Alicante, but as in short I have to go for a bodorrio, not bad a little sightseeing in the north of Madrid.
On Saturday we arrived at the monastery at noon. After visiting around and take photos of the gardens (pending the route), we went inside. We walked the aisles looking at paintings, ceramics, sculptures ... and of course architecture. All art renaissance mixed with a bit of history. the royal crypt, tombs of dozens of royals, Habsburgs and Bourbons, including Philip II, Charles III, Alfonso XIII, was one of the things that caught my attention, with impressive sculptures carved in marble. The camera could also visit several of these monarchs, and the deathbed of one of them, like Philip II . We also had the opportunity to see the archaic tools that were used at the time to build the monastery.
Today, however, came the main course, and what I wanted to visit, although it seems incredible. The arrival Valley of the Fallen has been simply spectacular, with the giant cross chairing the place, so compelling as its driver attempted. I was not too fond of the "chicken " of the facade. For a moment I thought of some anecdote, a couple of summers ago: a visit to a swimming pool, an imperial flag hanging from a balcony ... that sort of thing.
A historical monument as useless and as necessary, to help preserve the history of Spain. Of course, at the expense of thousands of dead lying there just or unjust. Whatever , historical memory should be consistent ... Viewed rear (abbey, choir and guest) We finally agreed to the Basilica, where lie the "Fallen for God and for Spain." Thousands of deaths belonging to both sides in the Civil War dead nameless, in a kind of mass grave. You can not call otherwise.
On Saturday we arrived at the monastery at noon. After visiting around and take photos of the gardens (pending the route), we went inside. We walked the aisles looking at paintings, ceramics, sculptures ... and of course architecture. All art renaissance mixed with a bit of history. the royal crypt, tombs of dozens of royals, Habsburgs and Bourbons, including Philip II, Charles III, Alfonso XIII, was one of the things that caught my attention, with impressive sculptures carved in marble. The camera could also visit several of these monarchs, and the deathbed of one of them, like Philip II . We also had the opportunity to see the archaic tools that were used at the time to build the monastery.
Today, however, came the main course, and what I wanted to visit, although it seems incredible. The arrival Valley of the Fallen has been simply spectacular, with the giant cross chairing the place, so compelling as its driver attempted. I was not too fond of the "chicken " of the facade. For a moment I thought of some anecdote, a couple of summers ago: a visit to a swimming pool, an imperial flag hanging from a balcony ... that sort of thing. A historical monument as useless and as necessary, to help preserve the history of Spain. Of course, at the expense of thousands of dead lying there just or unjust. Whatever , historical memory should be consistent ... Viewed rear (abbey, choir and guest) We finally agreed to the Basilica, where lie the "Fallen for God and for Spain." Thousands of deaths belonging to both sides in the Civil War dead nameless, in a kind of mass grave. You can not call otherwise.
names that do appear are those of José Antonio and Franco, who preside over the room in front of the altar. Especially the dictator, but as they say, not even buried there. Still, the mere representation of his tomb has made me feel a tickle in the back. A lot of bad milk in a small space, as one famous host of The Sixth. I am left with the desire to get on the funicular , and see the monument from the base. Was closed for renovations. Next time.
In any case, a highly recommended visit, although this type of monuments, not least to help reconciliation. And, in my opinion, obligatory for all those interested in greater or lesser extent, the history of our country.
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