Founded in 1499 by Cardinal Cisneros, this historic university is the centerpiece of Alcalá's UNESCO World Heritage designation. The magnificent Paraninfo hall features an intricate Mudejar ceiling and is where the prestigious Cervantes Prize for Literature is awarded annually by the King of Spain. The impressive Renaissance facade and tri-lingual college (where Hebrew, Latin and Greek were taught simultaneously) showcase the university's importance during Spain's Golden Age.
- Category
- UNESCO Site
- Website Url
- Official website
- Latitude
- 40.482
- Longitude
- -3.3646
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