Puerta de Madrid, Neoclassical city gate in Alcalá de Henares, Spain
The granite and limestone structure measures 19.5 meters in height and 43 meters in width, featuring symmetrical architectural elements and decorative columns.
Commissioned by King Charles III and designed by architect Antonio Juana Jordán, the gate officially opened on December 4, 1788, replacing an older medieval entrance.
The gate stands as part of the University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The monument remains accessible throughout the year and serves as a central reference point for guided tours through the historical district of Alcalá de Henares.
Near the gate stands one of the few remaining historical inns, known as the Inn of Hell, mentioned in an alternative version of Don Quixote.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Inception: 1788
Architects: Antonio Juana Jordán
Official opening: December 4, 1788
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Part of: University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
Address: Plaza Puerta de Madrid, s/n 28801
GPS coordinates: 40.48063,-3.37263
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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