Chapel of Saint Ildephonsus, Renaissance chapel in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The Chapel of Saint Ildephonsus exhibits Estilo Cisneros architecture with intricate details designed by Pedro de Gumiel and Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón.
Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros established this religious building in 1510 as part of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso educational complex.
The chapel represents a significant period in Spanish ecclesiastical architecture and holds national monument status as a Bien de Interés Cultural.
Located within the Manzana Fundacional Cisneriana at 588 meters elevation, the chapel maintains regular visiting hours for religious services and cultural tours.
The architectural design combines elements from both Pedro de Gumiel and Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, creating a distinctive representation of 16th-century Spanish religious architecture.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Inception: 1510
Founders: Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros
Architects: Pedro de Gumiel, Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón
Architectural style: Estilo Cisneros
Elevation above the sea: 588 m
Part of: Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso
Address: Calle Pedro de Gumiel 28801 28801
GPS coordinates: 40.48262,-3.36362
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:52
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