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Universidad de Alcala, Alcala De Henares

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Stroll through the historic campus of Universidad de Alcala and admire its grand buildings. Marvel at the 16th-century façade of the assembly hall, the caisson ceiling of the Colegio de San Ildefonso, and the Mudéjar plasterwork in the Capilla de San Ildefonso. Take time to explore the campus church, built in the 1700s. To gain a better insight into life at the university and learn about some of its legends and lore, take a guided tour with one of its students. Use our Alcala De Henares trip itinerary maker site to arrange your visit to Universidad de Alcala and other attractions in Alcala De Henares.

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By 362sandrav

Amazing university. Fantastic experience, great discovery. To come back. The “paraninfo” is impresive. So much History to discover. Also the Iberoamerican art museum is great.

Amazing university. Fantastic experience, great discovery. To come back. The “paraninfo” is impresive. So much History to discover. Also the Iberoamerican art museum is great. more »
By MonicaNepomnaschy

Excellent visit, the one hour in person guide tour was a plus where could hear some juicy stories and tied it to the building .DO NOT MISS IT .The tour guides all from the same university...

Excellent visit, the one hour in person guide tour was a plus where could hear some juicy stories and tied it to the building .DO NOT MISS IT .The tour guides all from the same university... more »

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By david howells

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site university town. Not the grandest of world heritage sites but very historic. It was founded by Cardinal Jiménez de Cisneros in the early 16th century. Alcalá de Henares was the world's first planned university city. Not to be confused with being the oldest as this goes to Bologna in Italy. It has some pleasant historic buildings, a neat plaza and is well worth a visit as it’s a nice town. Just don’t expect an Oxford or Sorbonne.

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By david collomb

Not a student, however wonderful exterior architecture. Worth a half day trip over here.

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