Universidad de Alcalá

Spain


Founded in 1486 by Cardinal Cisneros, this is one of the country’s principal seats of learning. A guided tour gives a peek into the Mudéjar chapel and the magnificent Paraninfo auditorium, where the King and Queen of Spain give out the prestigious Premio Cervantes literary award every year.


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