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University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares1998

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

Alcalá de Henares, located in the Community of Madrid, became the first planned university city in the world with the construction of its university in the 16th century. Today, both the university and the buildings of its old town make Alcalá a place of great historical and cultural importance.

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  • Title: General
  • Creator: University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
  • Date Created: 1998
  • Location: Spain
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)(vi)
  • Date of Inscription: 1998
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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