The **royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial**, a prominent UNESCO site near Madrid, is undergoing a **€6.5m renovation**.
This project aims to open previously **off-limits areas**, including a monastic patio and royal paintings, enhancing visitor experience.
Historically significant, El Escorial symbolizes **Spain's cultural and imperial influence** during its golden age, taking over **21 years** to complete.
The renovation will also revitalize the **painting and architecture galleries**, showcasing works by masters such as Titian and Velázquez.
The aim is to provide visitors with a **deeper understanding** of the site’s architectural and artistic significance when it reopens in 18 months.
For more details, visit the original article at The Guardian.