Casita del Infante
Neoclassical pleasure pavilion of the Infante Gabriel by Juan de Villanueva in El Escorial, which can only be visited with a guide on a tour of around 20 minutes.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Casita del Infante, also called the Casita de Arriba, is a pleasure pavilion that Juan de Villanueva built between 1771 and 1773 in El Escorial. Sources link it to the Infante Gabriel de Borbón, son of Charles III, who used it as a place of rest and for his love of music: it was designed to host chamber music concerts.
The original decoration has not survived. The present interior dates from the reigns of Charles IV and Ferdinand VII, and the vault features a fresco of the four seasons painted by Vicente Gómez. Later the house was the residence of the future King Juan Carlos before his wedding, and his bedroom, his study and part of his furniture are still preserved.
Today it forms part of the property managed by Patrimonio Nacional in the Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial and can only be visited with a guide.
Highlights
- Neoclassical building by Juan de Villanueva (1771-1773)
- Vault with Vicente Gómez's fresco of the four seasons
- Decoration from the time of Charles IV and Ferdinand VII
- Preserved bedroom and study of the young Juan Carlos
- Operated by
- Patrimonio Nacional
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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A single rate of €5 per person, which includes the guided visit. Eligible for the Bono Cultural Joven. Patrimonio Nacional's general free admissions do not apply to this little house, for capacity reasons. There is a ticket dispenser that accepts card payment only; online purchases incur a handling fee of €0.77 per ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The little house is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buses 664 and 661 from the Moncloa interchange (Autocares Herranz); Cercanías C-8 train from Atocha station to El Escorial.
By car, take the A-6 to Las Rozas and turn onto the M-505, or stay on the A-6 and take the turn for the M-600.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 20 min |
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| Photography | Photography without flash is permitted for personal use; tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed. |
| Good to know | It can only be visited with a guide. Visits bought online are in Spanish. |
