Renaissance facade of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso, University of Alcalá
Renaissance facade of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso, University of Alcalá, Renaissance facade in San Diego Square, Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The grey granite plinth and golden limestone structure displays intricate sculptural details with classical elements typical of Spanish Renaissance design.
Architect Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón redesigned the original facade between 1541 and 1553, replacing stone and adobe with more durable materials.
The facade represents the educational prestige of the University of Alcalá, which has maintained its academic influence since the late 15th century.
The building currently functions as the University Rectorate and offers guided tours starting from Plaza de San Diego throughout the year.
Master craftsmen from Toledo Cathedral, Francisco de Villalpando and Ruiz Diaz del Corral, created the detailed decorative elements of the facade.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Inception: 1543
Architects: Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Part of: Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso
Address: Plaza de San Diego
GPS coordinates: 40.48292,-3.36310
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:52
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