Reign in Spain: El Escorial

El Escorial, a historical complex in Spain, serves as both a palace and a monastery. Built by King Philip II during the Protestant Reformation, it symbolizes Catholic power. The site features a vast library with frescoes and a Pantheon housing the remains of Spanish kings. Located outside Madrid, its gardens have been maintained by Friars for centuries.

What are the primary functions of El Escorial as mentioned in the text?

How did King Philip the Second use the wealth from the New World?

Describe the significance of the Royal Library in El Escorial.

What is the Pantheon in El Escorial, and what does it contain?

Why was El Escorial built in a remote area outside of Madrid?