The Silent City. The dome of 17th Century Saint Pauls Cathedral designed by architect Lorenzo Gafa seen from Bastion Square

San Lorenzo El Escorial palace and monastery complex built by Felipe II. Exterior view with tourist visitors standing in square in foreground.

Palace of San Lorenzo de El Escorial seen from the west side

Palace of San Lorenzo de El Escorial exterior

Exterior view of the Convent and domed rooftops.

Exterior facade of San Lorenzo El Escorial palace and monastery complex with visitors standing in square in the foreground.

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de el Escorial. Sixteenth century palace and monastery built during the reign of Phillip II. UNESCO World Heritage site.

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de el Escorial. Sixteenth century palace and monastery built during the reign of Phillip II. Exterior with tourist visitors in foreground.

Lady cooking tortillas near San Cristobal de las Casas

Lady with colourful table mats near San Cristobal de las Casas

ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, The 15th Century East Doors of the Baptistry of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo. The panels are by the artist Lorenzo Ghilberti, and were dubbrd the Gate Of...

ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, Tourists in front of the 15th Century East Door of the Baptistry by Lorenzo Ghilberti, given the name The Gate of Paradise by Michelangelo.