Historic Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is defined by its deep academic and literary history. The 15th-century University of Alcalá showcases stunning Plateresque facades, while the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes preserves the 16th-century home of the author of Don Quixote. The city’s architectural landscape includes the Archbishop’s Palace with its fortified walls, the Neo-Mudéjar Palace of Laredo, and the Regional Archaeological Museum housed in a former convent. Many sites, such as the Hospital de Antezana, have operated continuously for over five centuries.
A University City Alcalá de Henares
The University of Alcalá is a public university located in Alcalá de Henares, a city 35 km northeast of Madrid in Spain and also the third…
B Archibishop's Palace
The Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares is a palace located in Alcalá de Henares, in the Community of Madrid, Spain.
C Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
Reconstructed 16th-century manor house located on the site where author Miguel de Cervantes was born in 1547. The museum features period furnishings, traditional living quarters, and a significant collection of early editions of Don Quixote.
D Palace of Laredo
The Palace Laredo is a palace located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1975.
E Regional Archaeological Museum of the Community of Madrid
The Regional Archaeological Museum or Archaeological Museum of the Community of Madrid is an archaeological museum in Alcalá de Henares,…
F Antiguo Hospital Benéfico Ntra. Sra. de la Misericordia
Founded in 1483, this is one of Europe’s oldest hospitals in continuous operation. The building features a traditional Castilian courtyard and was once the workplace of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Rodrigo de Cervantes.
G Edificio Cisneros
A modern Learning and Research Resource Center (CRAI) belonging to the University of Alcalá. Opened in 2014, the facility provides academic resources and study spaces designed to integrate with the city's historic university campus.
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