Basílica del Valle de los Caídos

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Carretera de Guadarrama, Escorial, Madrid, Madrid, 28280, Spain
+34 91 890 5611

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A funicular takes you up to the base of this huge 150 meter cross built on top of General Franco's tomb. The dictator's body lies behind the impressive crypt and transept. The views of the Sierra de Guadarama from up here are magnificent. Transport: Take the train from Madrid or the bus from Moncloa.

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Basílica del Valle de los Caídos

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Hotels near this attraction

NH VICTORIA PALACE

Popularity: #1 of 289 hotels

0.8 miles away | Avg. price: $107.08
Best Western Hotel Florida

Popularity: #1 of 289 hotels

0.9 miles away | Avg. price: $86.45
Miranda And Suizo

Popularity: #2 of 289 hotels

1.0 miles away | Avg. price: $84.94
Casa Niña Maria

1.2 miles away | Avg. price: $106.38
SUN PALACE ALBIR and SPA

Popularity: #11 of 289 hotels

6.6 miles away | Avg. price: $87.01

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