We begin this journey through the 16th century from the Tourist Office, heading towards the vast area known as theMarket(1)delimited by a small wall. Crossing this space, we will reach the north facade of the building where the entrance and the ticket offices of theRoyal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (2)that we can visit. Continuing along the facade to the right, we will come across the one known asSanta Teresa Stone (3)located on the corner of the monument.

Once on the west facade, we will reach the entrance providing access to theBasilica of the Monastery (4). Upon leaving the building, we will head to the entrance of the market located opposite. After crossing it, we continue to the left to reach theArcos de la Compaña (5). Just below the archway on the left is the access to theJardín de los Frailes (6)which is free access. The building we will enter is the Monastery Pharmacy, whoseConvalescents' Gallery (7)we can appreciate from the gardens. The gardens have extraordinary views. To the right we find thepond (8)in which water accumulates to irrigate the Huerta de losFrailes (9)located below. If we look to the right, we will also see the building of theSnow Well (10).

Upon leaving the gardens to the left we will arrive at aviewpoint (11)where is it recommended to photograph the south facade of the Monastery with the gardens at its feet from.

If we go back a little towards the arches and walk up Paseo de los Alamillos, we will reach the Casa de laCompany (12), currently Real Centro Universitario Escorial-María Cristina, in front of which is Adolfo Suárez Park. On the other side of the park are two columns that announce the entrance to theBlacksmith's Forest (13)which we can stroll through following a small circular itinerary.

Arriving again at the access point, we will take Leandro Rubio street, the main axis of the beautiful neighbourhood ofThe Squad (14), which takes its name from the tree plantation that Philip II had ordered to be created, with species such as holm oaks, chestnuts, oaks and hazelnuts.

At the end of Leandro Rubio street and taking Floridablanca street, to our left is the one known asCasa de Jacometrezo (15), the oldest in the town. This stone construction dates back to the beginning of the Monastery's works. Located right at the edge of the Plantel, it will be the residence of the Italian sculptor Jacomo da Trezzo.

If we go down Floridablanca street, on the right, through some windows we can see beautiful ruins covered in vegetation that climbs up the enormous chimneys left on the exterior of what was theCasa de las Pizarras (16), located at the corner of the Lonja and which was the home of the King's kitchen porter, the servants and the convent's straw-plaiter. Further on, already in the Plaza de la Constitución and on the corner with Floridablanca, we find, theCasa de los Doctores (17).

If we continue along Floridablanca Street, to the right, we will find the Houses of Trades. First, we will see theSecond House of Trades (18), where the Sanctuary of Ntra. Sra. de la Virgen de Gracia is located, Patroness of the city in whose honour a Romería, declared a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Nacional, is celebrated on the second Sunday of September. Further down, crossing Grimaldi Street, we will reach theFirst House of Trades (19)which houses various Exhibition Rooms and an assembly hall for holding different types of events.