Basílica del Valle de los Caídos

A gigantic cross on Franco's tomb

Address:

Carretera de Guadarrama - El Escorial - (Valle de Cuelgamuros)
28209 - Outside Madrid
Madrid

Nearest Bus or Train:

Callao

Open Hours:

Oct-Mar: 10a-5:30p M-Su, Apr-Sep: 10a-6:30p M-Su

A funicular takes you up to the base of this huge 150m 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. Admission: EUR5; 5-16 years old: EUR2.50; under-5s: free. Wed: free for EU citizens.

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