Stairway to Heaven
The monastery has 86 stairways, but none as spectacular as this. It is definitely something on a par with the Vatican. The frescoes are named Glory of the Spanish Monarchy. There goes my theory about elevating the other. Check out the expression of the woman at the bottom left of the photo. It was not an uncommon traction. It is somewhat jaw-dropping. Around the edges are animals including elephants, ostriches and lions. I read the king once surprised the monks by running an elephant through the corridors. Yes, that's how big they are.
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