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Casita del Infante o de Arriba de San Lorenzo de El Escorial - Casita del Infante (Infante’s House) or Casita de Arriba (Upper House) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
A hunting lodge
This small hunting lodge was built to blend with its natural environment. It was designed by Juan de Villanueva and has a whimsical and elegant decoration. It was used as a venue for chamber concerts and informal Court gatherings.
Practical info
Construction: Public building
Origin: 18th century
Artistic period: Neo-classical
Historic period: 18th century
Setting: Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Location
Carretera de Ávila s/n
28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid)
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Useful information
From Apr 01 to Oct 01
From Tuesday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Closing days: Monday
From Oct 01 to Mar 31
From Tuesday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closing days: Monday
Closed: 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 10 August, 12 September and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Prices
General: €3
Casita del Infante only
Reduced: €1,50
Casita del Infante only
Adults: €10
Architecture and Painting Museum, Philip II’s Palace, Pantheons, Chapters, Cloister, Old Church, Basilica, Library, Bourbon Rooms (guided), House of Prince Don Carlos (guided), House of the Infante Don Gabriel (guided) and gardens
Reduced: €5
Architecture and Painting Museum, Philip II’s Palace, Pantheons, Chapters, Cloister, Old Church, Basilica, Library, Bourbon Rooms (guided), House of Prince Don Carlos (guided), House of the Infante Don Gabriel (guided) and gardens
Tickets must be purchased at the ticket windows in the Monastery.
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