Pantheon of the Infantes of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

The Pantheon of the Infantes contains nine chapels with individual altars predominantly designed with white marble, each housing the remains of Spanish royalty.

Queen Isabella II approved the construction of this burial site in 1862, and workers completed the project in 1888 to honor royal family members.

Each deceased member of the Spanish royal family remains in a special decaying chamber called pudridero for 30 to 40 years before final placement.

Visitors can explore the tombs of sixteen Habsburg family members and numerous Spanish Infantes through guided tours of the underground mausoleum complex.

Chapel VI specifically serves as a collective burial place for royal children who passed away before receiving their First Communion ceremony.

Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Part of: Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

GPS coordinates: 40.58891,-4.14684

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19