Madrid Excursions to Alcala de Henares

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Alcalá de Henares




This modern, industrial town situated on the Río Henares is built on what originally was an Iberian settlement, which became the Roman town of Complutum.

Today Alcalá de Henares is a UNESCO world heritage city but originally became renowned as a university town when Cardinal Cisneros founded the Universidad Complutense here in 1486. In the 16th century the town was to become one of Europe's principal seats of education. Alcalá is also famed as the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra.

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Places of Interest


Universidad (University)

Founded in 1486, the university was relocated to Madrid in 1836, a huge disappointment to the town, before reopening in 1977.
The main entrance overlooking Plaza de San Diego is a textbook example of work in the Plateresque style.
Open hours: guided tours, Monday to Saturday - 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00
Admission: charge

Casa de Cervantes (Cervantes House)

Address: Calle Mayor 48 off Calle de la Imagen
This address has been selected to recreate and honour the life and work of Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra who was born in the town in 1547.

Museo Casa Natal de Miguel de Cervantes

Today visitors will find displays of furniture of the age and items connected to the author.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday - 10:15 to 13:45 and 16:15 to 18:45, Saturday and Sunday - 10:15 to 13:45

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