Museums in Alcalá de Henares
This overview contains all museums in and around Alcalá de Henares. Curious about which museums there are in Alcalá de Henares? These are the museums:
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Alcalá de Henares is a historic city located in the Community of Madrid, approximately 35 kilometers northeast of Madrid's city center. The city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and is particularly notable as the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote.
The city's historical center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998, is dominated by the Universidad de Alcalá, one of the oldest universities in Spain, founded in 1499. The university's main building, with its impressive Renaissance facade, remains one of the city's most prominent architectural features.
The city's history dates back to Roman times, when it was known as Complutum, and its urban layout reflects various periods of Spanish history, from medieval times through the Spanish Golden Age. Today, Alcalá de Henares continues to be an important cultural and educational center, housing numerous museums, historic buildings, and cultural institutions that preserve and showcase its significant heritage.
This overview contains all museums in and around Alcalá de Henares. Curious about which museums there are in Alcalá de Henares? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Alcalá de Henares.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Alcalá de Henares.