The monastery of San Lorenzo was declared a World Heritage for UNESCO in 1984.HERNAN GONZALEZ / UNSPLASH.
San Lorenzo Monastery, Escorial
Built by Felipe II After the death of his father, Carlos V, this construction is responsible for the birth of the Herrerian style (also known as Esculariense).
The building is a summary of the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Golden Age and was declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984.
Spain enjoys an architectural wealth in cathedrals, including Salamanca.DARCI RIBEIRO / UNSPLASH.
Cathedrals
If there is something iconic that permeates all of Spain are its majestic cathedrals, each with historical and architectural details that make them unique. Some of the most emblematic are:
Murcia Cathedral: A mixture of Renaissance, baroque and neoclassical architecture makes this cathedral a magnificent building.
Salamanca Cathedral: Formed by the Vieja Cathedral and the New Cathedral (the Antigua remained as a place of worship during the construction of the new one, and then it was decided to keep both), they are an emblem of Salamanca. You can see six centuries of art through its walls.
Seville Cathedral: It is the third largest church in the world, so its size is one of the things that make it as great, as well as its patio de los Naranjos that, although unusual for a church, is extremely beautiful.
Toledo Cathedral: This glorious cathedral is a work of art formed with each of its details. It houses 15 works of art of El Greco, sufficient reason to visit it.
Burgos Cathedral: Adapting the best details of the great Basilicas French to the region, the result is a large and bright construction that highlights the richness of Burgos' architecture.
Palma Cathedral: An icon of the Balearic capital was renovated by Gaudí. His gothic rosette is the greatest in the world.