alcalá de henares
states: [spain]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Province and Autonomous Community of Madrid
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 40.4813888900, -3.3680555560
last visited: 2018
unesco id: 876
world heritage site: 876
Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, is a historic city renowned for its rich cultural and intellectual legacy. It is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, and home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1293 by Cardinal Cisneros. The city’s well-preserved architecture, including its Renaissance and Baroque buildings, reflects its significance as a center of learning and religion during the Spanish Golden Age. Today, it stands as a testament to Spain’s contributions to literature, education, and history.
