Things to do in Valley of the Fallen
The Valley of the Fallen is a Catholic basilica and a monumental memorial in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, erected at Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, near Madrid. The memorial is located almost 10km from the Escorial Monastery.
Dictator Francisco Franco ordered its construction in 1940 and it was inaugurated in 1958, becoming a Spanish National Heritage in 1959. It served as the burial place of Franco from his death in November 1975 until his exhumation on 24 October 2019.
The complex is composed of the Benedictine Abbey of the Holy Cross of the Valley of the Fallen, an inn to attend to tourism, and a basilica, all dominated by a 150-meter monumental cross.
Our recommendations in Valley of the Fallen
Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen trip from Madrid
Enjoy a guided tour from Madrid to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Plan your trip and book now.
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Toledo and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen tour from Madrid
Get all the best information for a full day Toledo and Royal Monastery of El Escorial tour from Madrid and book your tickets, skipping the line, at official rates. Get informed, plan your trip and book tickets and tours of Madrid.
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Escorial and Valley half-day tour from Madrid
Get ready to visit the UNESCO-listed San Lorenzo del Escorial and the monumental Valley of the Fallen on this guided tour from Madrid!
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Tour of Escorial, Valle de los Caidos and Segovia with lunch from Madrid
Visit 3 amazing sites in one day with a professional guide, luxury transportation and typical lunch. You'll get to see the Valle de los Caídos, the Monastery of Escorial and the beautiful medieval Segovia.
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Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen trip from Madrid
Enjoy a guided tour from Madrid to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Plan your trip and book now.
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Toledo and the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen tour from Madrid
Get all the best information for a full day Toledo and Royal Monastery of El Escorial tour from Madrid and book your tickets, skipping the line, at official rates. Get informed, plan your trip and book tickets and tours of Madrid.
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Escorial and Valley half-day tour from Madrid
Get ready to visit the UNESCO-listed San Lorenzo del Escorial and the monumental Valley of the Fallen on this guided tour from Madrid!
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Tour of Escorial, Valle de los Caidos and Segovia with lunch from Madrid
Visit 3 amazing sites in one day with a professional guide, luxury transportation and typical lunch. You'll get to see the Valle de los Caídos, the Monastery of Escorial and the beautiful medieval Segovia.
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El Escorial Monastery half-day tour from Madrid
Discover the Escorial Monastery and visit its library on this 5-hour guided tour from Madrid with transport included.
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Escorial and Valley of the Fallen half-day tour with entrance tickets
Marvel at the Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen basilica with an official on this half-day tour with tickets included.
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Valley of the Fallen
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Reviews Valley of the Fallen
“Amazing visit! Just needed someExtra time for shopping and walk in the surroundings which we didn't have. Guide was knowledgeable putting everyone on track. Should include the visit to Prado Nuevo, as well.”
