Patrimonio histórico de Alcalá de Henares, Historical heritage site in Alcalá de Henares, Spain
The historical heritage of Alcalá de Henares encompasses 19 protected buildings and monuments across the city center, forming a significant cultural ensemble.
The city received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1998, recognizing its university and historic precinct that date back to the 15th century foundation by Cardinal Cisneros.
The Magisterial Cathedral, constructed between 1497 and 1514, stands as one of only two churches worldwide where all canons held university master degrees.
The heritage site includes multiple buildings open for visits throughout the year, with guided tours available through the municipal tourism office.
The Archbishop's Palace, built in the 13th century, hosted the first meeting between Christopher Columbus and the Catholic Monarchs.
GPS coordinates: 40.48194,-3.36167
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso
151 m
Cenotaph of Cardenal Cisneros
164 m
Renaissance facade of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso, University of Alcalá
163 m
Parador de Alcalá de Henares
48 m
Paraninfo de la Universidad de Alcalá
94 m
Chapel of Saint Ildephonsus (Alcalá de Henares)
182 m
Colegio de Dominicos de Santo Tomás de Aquino
47 m
Hermitage of the Christ of the Doctrines
130 m
Manzana Fundacional Cisneriana de la Universidad de Alcalá
163 m
Colegio-Convento de San Basilio
123 m
Old Church of Santa María, Alcalá de Henares
172 m
Edificio de las Cráteras, Alcalá de Henares
204 m
Rosaleda Ángel Esteban
165 m
Museo Luis González Robles de la Universidad de Alcalá
156 m
Colegio de la Madre de Dios o de los Teólogos (Alcalá de Henares)
117 m
Museo de Arte Iberoamericano
186 m
Monument to Luis Astrana Marín, Alcalá de Henares
192 m
Colegio-convento de los Trinitarios Calzados
93 m
Oidor Chapel (Alcalá de Henares)
160 m
Colegio-convento de los Agustinos Calzados (Alcalá de Henares)
123 m
Hotel Cervantes, Alcalá de Henares
159 m
Monument to Cardinal Cisneros, Alcalá de Henares
174 m
Hospedería de Estudiantes del Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso
146 m
Colegio de San Leandro (Alcalá de Henares)
142 m
Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción (Universidad de Alcalá)
116 m
Colegio de San Jerónimo o Trilingüe (Alcalá de Henares)
73 m
Patio de Santo Tomás de Villanueva of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso, University of Alcalá
132 m
Baptismal font of Miguel de Cervantes
153 mReviews
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