Universidad de Alcalà de Henares

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Universidad de Alcalà de Henares

Founded by Cardinal Cisneros t the beginning of the XVI century, this was the first university town in the world.
The concept of ideal city, the city of God (Civitas Dei) was applied to this delightful location for the first time in human history, before spreading all over the world.

Universidad de Alcalà de Henares a Madrid

Particularly worthy of notice is the Paraninfo, the ancient Aula Magna, which served as a stable in the XIX century, while today it is the place where the prestigious Cervantes Award Ceremony takes place.
The Chapel of San Ildefonso,is also interesting , with the sepulcher of the Cardinal Cisneros.

In 1998, the university of Alcalà de Henares ewas designated a World Protected Heritage by UNESCO., for the quality of its buildings (dating back to the Golden Century), for its university system, and for being the home place of Miguel de Cervantes.

Universidad de Alcalà de Henares
Plaza de San Diego
Alcalà de Henares (Madrid)

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Places not to miss in Madrid:

» The Royal Palace

» Plaza Mayor

» National Museum Prado

» National library

» Art center Reina Sofia

» Almudena Cathedral

» Casa de la Villa

» Metropòlis

» Fuente de la Cibeles