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University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
About
Founded by Cardinal Jiménez de Cisneros in the early 16th century, Alcalá de Henares was the world's first planned university city. It was the original model for the Civitas Dei (City of God), the ideal urban community which Spanish missionaries brought to the Americas. It also served as a model for universities in Europe and elsewhere.
Supporting source: Legacy import provenance
Plan your visit
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- No guide needed
- Stroller-friendly
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Planning Alcalá de Henares
The rest of my Alcalá de Henares saves, on the city's planning pages.