Majesty of Madrid: Side-trip to El Escorial

Published: Aug. 19, 2009, 3 p.m.

b"El Escorial is more than an impressive palace for a divine monarch. It's packed with art and history \\u2014 offering an evocative trip back to Spain's most fascinating age. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."