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Alcala De Henares, Spain

Top things to do in Alcala De Henares

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

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Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá de Henares is a UNESCO World Heritage city and the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, featuring a beautifully preserved historic center.

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University of Alcalá

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The University of Alcalá, founded in 1499, is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning Plateresque facade.

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Landmark

Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso

Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso is the main building of the University of Alcalá, featuring a stunning Renaissance courtyard.

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Religious site

Alcalá de Henares Cathedral

A Gothic-Renaissance cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its stunning architecture and as the seat of the Diocese of Alcalá.

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Entertainment

Corral de comedias de Alcalá de Henares

One of Europe's oldest surviving open-air theaters, dating from 1601, offering authentic Golden Age drama performances.

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Landmark

Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares

A Renaissance palace and birthplace of Catherine of Aragon, now part of the University of Alcalá's historic campus.

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Museum

Complutum

Explore the remains of the Roman city of Complutum, with its forum, baths, and intricate mosaics that reveal daily life in ancient Hispania.

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Museum

Regional Archaeological Museum of the Community of Madrid

Discover artifacts from prehistoric to medieval times in the Community of Madrid, including the iconic 'Dama de Galera' and Visigothic treasures.

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Landmark

Irish College at Alcala

Visit the historic Irish College, a 17th-century building that trained Irish priests during the Counter-Reformation, now a cultural center.

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Museum

Palace of Laredo

A neo-Mudéjar palace housing the Cisneros Museum, showcasing art and history in a uniquely ornate setting.

Religious site
Religious site

Hermitage of San Isidro (Alcalá de Henares)

A small hilltop chapel dedicated to Madrid's patron saint, offering peaceful surroundings and scenic views.

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Religious site

San Juan de Ávila, Alcalá de Henares

A historic church in the old town dedicated to Saint John of Ávila, featuring notable architecture and religious art.

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Landmark

St. Ignatius of Loyola College, Alcala de Henares

Historic Jesuit college where St. Ignatius of Loyola studied, now a university building with Renaissance architecture.

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Religious site

Monastery of Inmaculada Concepción (Loeches)

Baroque convent in Loeches housing an important art collection, including works by El Greco and Zurbarán.

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Landmark

Madrid–Torrejón Airport

Former air base turned civilian airport, also home to the Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics.