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Seat of Philip II
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Paraje pintoresco del Pinar de Abantos y Zona de La Herrería
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December 24, 2021
Hiking
Some experts assure that these granite seats, for the king and two companions, are the remains of a thousand-year-old Celtiberian altar. From here you can perceive that the Monastery has the shape of an inverted grill, in homage to San Lorenzo, who was martyred in one of them back in the year 258, since it is located on a small hill from which the Guadarrama Valley and the Sierra de Navacerrada.
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August 18, 2025
Hiking
However, experts believe it was actually an ancient Celtic altar, possibly used for rituals. Today, it's a popular hiking spot with stunning views of the monastery and its surroundings.
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