A Spain Attraction - Spain  Attraction Directory
A Spain Attraction, Spain  Attraction Directory
 
Home A Spain Attraction Information Join A Spain Attraction Search A Spain Attraction
 A Spain Attraction -> Spain Attractions -> San Lorenzo De El Escorial Attractions
Main Details More Info In The Area Extras
Valley of the Fallen
San Lorenzo De El Escorial 28200 - Spain

Map
The Valle de los Caidos was built between 1940 and 1958 as a monument to the dead of the Spanish Civil War. There is a basilica hollowed out of the rock and above is a 150 metres high cross of concrete and granite with statues of the Evangelists around the plinth. The cupola has a mosaic of saints, martyrs and heroes of Spain with Christ and the Virgin Mary. At the foot of the altar is the tomb of General Franco. The base of the cross can be reached by funicular.


Back
home | search | info | join | forum | sitemap

Please mention the A Spain Attraction Web site when making enquiries.
The Dedicated Partnership Ltd. - UK Web Site Design
A Spain Attraction -> Spain Attractions -> San Lorenzo De El Escorial Attractions

Attractions near Valley of the Fallen
Charles 111 Royal Theatre, San Lorenzo De El Escorial
The Charles 111 Royal Theatre was built by the architect...
Trades Guild Houses, San Lorenzo De El Escorial
The Trades Guild Houses are two houses that were built...
Royal Monastery, San Lorenzo De El Escorial
The vast, imposing monastery of San Lorenzo De El Escorial...
Infantes Family House, San Lorenzo De El Escorial
The Infantes Family House was built for the family of...
Casita del Infante, San Lorenzo De El Escorial
The Casita del Infante was designed by the great Neo-classical...
Casita del Principe, San Lorenzo De El Escorial
The Casita del Principe is an 18th Century royal lodge...
Click for more attractions near Valley of the Fallen >>


Arrive
   
Nights    
Destination    
Room Type  

For Attractions close to Spain , click a link below:

France Attractions  • Portugal Attractions

Attractions in the rest of Europe


Enter your e-mail address to subscribe to our low volume attractions mailing list
Powered by Aardvark Mailing List