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Depart from Madrid to discover Alcalá de Henares and explore, for a half day the native city of Miguel de Cervantes, the greatest writer of Hispanic Literature.
Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to many secrets of this famous character. Through its streets you can also find elements of the different cultures that have been part of Spain throughout the centuries.
Learn how the rich historical and artistic heritage of this city is reflected in its imposing monuments, among which you will see the Cathedral of the Holy Children, the Palace of Laredo, the picturesque Calle Mayor, or the centennial University of Alcalá.
This guided trip is a perfect option to spend half a day, at only 20 minutes away from Madrid.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Madrid, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Depart from Madrid to discover Alcalá de Henares and explore, for a half day the native city of Miguel de Cervantes, the greatest writer of Hispanic Literature.
Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to many secrets of this famous character. Through its streets you can also find elements of the different cultures that have been part of Spain throughout the centuries.
Learn how the rich historical and artistic heritage of this city is reflected in its imposing monuments, among which you will see the Cathedral of the Holy Children, the Palace of Laredo, the picturesque Calle Mayor, or the centennial University of Alcalá.
This guided trip is a perfect option to spend half a day, at only 20 minutes away from Madrid.
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Stop At: Alcala De Henares, Alcala De Henares
During this guided half-day tour you will discover the city where Miguel de Cervantes was born.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Catedral de Alcala de Henares, Plaza Santos Ninos s/n, 28801 Alcala De Henares Spain
In the heart of the city of Alcalá de Henares, you will see the Saints Justo and Pastor Cathedral, which was built on the so-called Laudable Field, where in the year 305 a.C. these two children were slaughtered under the Emperor Diocletian.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palacio Laredo, Paseo Estacion 10, 28807 Alcala De Henares Spain
You will see the Laredo palace, a neomudéjar and oriental style building, which was declared monument of Spanish historical heritage.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Calle Mayor, Plaza de Cervantes – Plaza de los Santos Ninos, Alcala De Henares Spain
You will continue walking through the main street of Alcalá, Calle Mayor, which is the longest street with arcades in all Spain.
Duration: 10 minutes