Birthplace of Cervantes, Literary museum in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The Birthplace of Cervantes Museum occupies a restored manor house featuring period furnishings and displays about the life of Miguel de Cervantes.
The building, dating from the 16th century, stands as the residence where Miguel de Cervantes was born in 1547 and spent his early childhood years.
The museum contains exhibits depicting Spanish Golden Age literature through manuscripts, documents, and artifacts from Cervantes' era.
The museum provides guided tours in multiple languages, operates Tuesday through Sunday, and includes a research library dedicated to Cervantes studies.
Each room of the manor house represents different aspects of 16th-century domestic life, including a medical practice operated by Cervantes' father.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
GPS coordinates: 40.48229,-3.36712
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54
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