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Alcalá de Henares Essentials
Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is defined by its 15th-century university and its legacy as the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes. This list covers the city's Renaissance core, featuring the University’s Plateresque facade and the 17th-century Corral de Comedias theater. Key landmarks include the Gothic-Mudéjar Magisterial Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Visitors can explore the preserved 16th-century home of the author of Don Quixote and the historic Hospital de Antezana, one of the oldest continuously operating medical facilities in Europe.
Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
Reconstructed 16th-century manor house located on the site of Miguel de Cervantes' birth. The museum displays period furniture, domestic items, and a significant collection of early editions of Don Quixote.
Plaza de Cervantes
The city's central landscaped square featuring a 19th-century bronze statue of Miguel de Cervantes. It is bordered by the Town Hall and the historic Corral de Comedias theater.
Magisterial Church of Sts Just and Pastor
The Magistral Cathedral of Saint Justus and Saint Pastor is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
Archibishop's Palace
The Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares is a palace located in Alcalá de Henares, in the Community of Madrid, Spain.
Corral de Comedias de Alcalá
Dating to 1601, this is one of the oldest preserved public theaters in Europe. The building retains its original courtyard layout, stage, and later Baroque and Neoclassical architectural modifications.
Palace of Laredo
The Palace Laredo is a palace located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1975.
Antiguo Hospital Benéfico de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia
Founded in 1483 and known as El Hospitalillo, this is one of the oldest hospitals in the world in continuous use. It features a traditional Castilian courtyard and a Gothic-Mudéjar chapel.
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