Top Things to do in Alcala De Henares
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Top 10 Things to do in Alcala De Henares, Community of Madrid
Discover the best top things to do in Alcala De Henares, Spain including Universidad de Alcala, Parque Arqueologico La Casa de Hippolytus, Museo Arqueologico Regional, Teatro Corral de Comedias, Palacio Laredo, Calle Mayor, Plaza de Cervantes, Convento de las Clarisas de San Diego, Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes, Catedral de Alcala de Henares.
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1. Universidad de Alcala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 958 reviews
Reviewed By JLR14 - Puebla, Mexico
A beautiful university, with an enormous amount of history, and symbolism. The guided tour is well worth the money, and should be done if you're in the area.
2. Parque Arqueologico La Casa de Hippolytus
3. Museo Arqueologico Regional
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By Auriennes - Carolina, Caribbean
On January 2018, my friend and I spend a day in Alacala de Henares visiting the historic site around the center. It was original a Dominican convent, from the 17th century further refurbished. You can see mammoth skeletons, exhibition of Roman mosaics or our Arab or Christian culture. We watched an archaeological dig, with the explanations about the way of life of the people of the time . Entrance is free and have a gift shop.
4. Teatro Corral de Comedias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
5. Palacio Laredo
6. Calle Mayor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,000 reviews
Reviewed By Devongirlie
We happened across this amazing old porticoed street on a sunny Sunday pm, full of families enjoying themselves and lots of outside seating with everyone happily enjoying food and drinks. Would really recommend a visit .
7. Plaza de Cervantes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 732 reviews
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
Very lively plaza with beautiful Town Hall building, imposing Torre de Santa Maria, Alcala University nearby, and the monument to Cervantes in the middle. It is favored both by the locals and tourists.
8. Convento de las Clarisas de San Diego
9. Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,004 reviews
The Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes is located at the place where, according scholars, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's (1547-1616) family home was and where the litterateur was born and spent his early years. The different rooms of the building recreate the customs, tastes and daily activities of the 16th and 17th centuries, with the aim of feeling the presence of their inhabitants. The Museum also has an impressive collection of Cervantes' works from different periods and in different languages that are exhibited in the temporary exhibition room. The Museum provides a consolidated programme of activities of many different kinds: children's and adolescents' workshops, thematic visits, musical and theatrical performances, conferences, etc. The activities take place throughout the year, with special emphasis on dates that are important to the institution, such as International Book Day (April 23), Museum Night (May 18) and Cervantes Week (October 12).
Reviewed By 598marisap - Dallas, United States
This was the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes. The house is just amazing! I really love the courtyard and the different recreated rooms. When I visit the museum, there was a temporary exhibition on actors and actresses from the 16th-17th centuries.
10. Catedral de Alcala de Henares
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 421 reviews
Reviewed By 598marisap - Dallas, United States
This is a cathedral from the Renaissance, so it is very austere in comparison with the Gothic cathedrals. It has nice chapels with different images of Jesus, Mary and the saints. The statue in the outside is dedicated to Cardinal Cisneros and the two martyrs from the 5th century: Justo and Pastor
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