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Patrimonio Nacional (National Heritage) is a Spanish
Spain

Spain or the Kingdom of Spain , is a country located in Southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.The Spanish constitution does not establish any official denomination of the country, even though Espa?a , Estado espa?ol and Naci?n espa?ola are used interchangeably....
 state agency, under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister of Spain
Prime Minister of Spain

The President of the Government of Spain is the Spanish head of government. The prime minister is elected by the Congress of Deputies , the lower house of the Spanish parliament on being proposed by the King of Spain - a mere formality....
, that administers the sites owned by the Spanish state and used by the King of Spain and the Spanish Royal Family
Spanish Royal Family

The Royal Family of the Kingdom of Spain consists of the direct descendants of the current king, Juan Carlos of Spain. The Spain royal family belongs to the House of Bourbon....
 as residences and for state ceremonies. The Patrimonio Nacional includes palace
Palace

A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop....
s, garden
Garden

A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials....
s, monasteries
Monastery

Monastery , a term derived from the Greek language word ???ast?????, neut. of ???ast????? - monasterios denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of Monk, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in Cenobium or alone ....
 and convent
Convent

A convent may refer to a community of priests, religious brothers, religious sisters, or nuns, or it may refer to the building used by the community, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church and in the Anglican Communion....
s, called the Royal sites
Spanish royal sites

The royal sites are a set of palaces, monastery, and convents built for and under the patronage of the Spanish monarchy. They are administered by Patrimonio Nacional , a Spanish state agency; most are open to the public, at least in part, except when they are needed for state or official events....
. When not in official use, the Royal sites are open to the public.

During the reign of Alfonso XIII, it was known as Patrimonio Real (Royal Heritage).

Patrimonio Nacional organizes temporary exhibitions and concerts in the Royal sites.






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Patrimonio Nacional (National Heritage) is a Spanish
Spain

Spain or the Kingdom of Spain , is a country located in Southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.The Spanish constitution does not establish any official denomination of the country, even though Espa?a , Estado espa?ol and Naci?n espa?ola are used interchangeably....
 state agency, under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister of Spain
Prime Minister of Spain

The President of the Government of Spain is the Spanish head of government. The prime minister is elected by the Congress of Deputies , the lower house of the Spanish parliament on being proposed by the King of Spain - a mere formality....
, that administers the sites owned by the Spanish state and used by the King of Spain and the Spanish Royal Family
Spanish Royal Family

The Royal Family of the Kingdom of Spain consists of the direct descendants of the current king, Juan Carlos of Spain. The Spain royal family belongs to the House of Bourbon....
 as residences and for state ceremonies. The Patrimonio Nacional includes palace
Palace

A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop....
s, garden
Garden

A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials....
s, monasteries
Monastery

Monastery , a term derived from the Greek language word ???ast?????, neut. of ???ast????? - monasterios denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of Monk, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in Cenobium or alone ....
 and convent
Convent

A convent may refer to a community of priests, religious brothers, religious sisters, or nuns, or it may refer to the building used by the community, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church and in the Anglican Communion....
s, called the Royal sites
Spanish royal sites

The royal sites are a set of palaces, monastery, and convents built for and under the patronage of the Spanish monarchy. They are administered by Patrimonio Nacional , a Spanish state agency; most are open to the public, at least in part, except when they are needed for state or official events....
. When not in official use, the Royal sites are open to the public.

During the reign of Alfonso XIII, it was known as Patrimonio Real (Royal Heritage).

Patrimonio Nacional organizes temporary exhibitions and concerts in the Royal sites. It also publishes catalogues of the Royal Collections, books on the Royal sites, facsimiles of some of the books held in the library of El Escorial
El Escorial

El Escorial is an historical residence of the king of Spain. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum and school....
 and the Royal Library, visitors guides to the different sites as well as the official photographs of the King of Spain. It also publishes a quarterly magazine, Reales Sitios, about the art collections and cultural history of the Royal sites.

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