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| While much of the Monastery of El Escorial is lacking ornamentation, the crypt is a show of elegance. |
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The Crypt of the Kings. Here you will find almost every Spanish monarch since Charles V. For a closer look at the caskets with the names visible, click here
Behind the walls of the crypt is the "rotting room". When a royal family member dies, his or her remains are placed in the "rotting room." After a period, the corpse is moved to its final resting place in one of the crypts. |
Other family members can be found entombed in other crypt rooms of the Escorial. |
Only monarchs are placed in the kings' side of the crypt. Spouses have their own section. Isabella II is the only queen residing on the kings' side. |
| After leaving the Crypt of the Kings, we wondered about the crypts, eventfully visiting the children’s crypt.
The children's crypt appears like a large decorated cake.
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While walking around the crypt, try to find the tomb of Don Juan, Felipe II's half brother.
Learn more about the Town of Escorial
Go to the Madrid Spain Travel Guide
Spain Gastronomy Tours
Some of the food immersion options available to the traveler |
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