Palace of Laredo, Neo-Gothic and Mudejar building in Alcalá de Henares, Spain
The Palace of Laredo features brick walls, a clock tower with a minaret design, and a dome decorated with green and white ceramic scales.
Manuel José de Laredo constructed this residence between 1880 and 1884, incorporating architectural elements from buildings in Toledo, Jaen, and Guadalajara.
The Hall of Kings displays frescoes depicting monarchs of the Crown of Castile, including Alfonso X and Charles V, painted by Manuel José de Laredo.
The Palace houses the International Center for Cisneros Historical Studies and a museum displaying a complete copy of the Complutense Polyglot Bible.
The vaulted ceiling represents medieval astronomical concepts with constellations that shine when sunlight passes through stained glass windows.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Operator: Universidad de Alcalá de Henares
GPS coordinates: 40.48790,-3.36393
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:11
Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso
573 m
Plaza de Cervantes
591 m
Renaissance facade of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso, University of Alcalá
558 m
Church of Santa María, Alcalá de Henares
383 m
Chapel of Saint Ildephonsus (Alcalá de Henares)
587 m
Teatro Salón Cervantes
527 m
Fábrica de harinas La Esperanza
591 m
Palacio Laurent
533 m
Convento de San Juan de la Penitencia
437 m
Hermitage of San Isidro
182 m
Manzana Fundacional Cisneriana de la Universidad de Alcalá
560 m
Edificio de las Cráteras, Alcalá de Henares
590 m
Colegio de Mena (Alcalá de Henares)
392 m
Rosaleda Ángel Esteban
557 m
Museo Luis González Robles de la Universidad de Alcalá
570 m
Centro Internacional de Estudios Históricos Cisneros
6 m
Monumento en memoria de las víctimas del atentado del 11 de marzo de 2004, Alcalá de Henares
181 m
Colegio Máximo de la Compañía de Jesús (Alcalá de Henares)
365 m
Museo de Arte Iberoamericano
508 m
Capilla de las Santas Formas
350 m
King's College (Alcalá de Henares)
404 m
Monument to Cardinal Cisneros, Alcalá de Henares
541 m
Monument to Forges, Alcalá de Henares
404 m
Interior of the Church of Santa María, Alcalá de Henares
354 m
Monument to Archbishop Carrillo, Alcalá de Henares
476 m
Silo of Alcalá de Henares I
570 m
Patio de Santo Tomás de Villanueva of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso, University of Alcalá
593 m
Facade of the Church of Santa María, Alcalá de Henares
383 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes