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Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso
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Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso

The first University in the world was the University in Alcala and it was founded by Cardinal Cisneros in year 1499. In XVI century this was one of the most importand scholarly centres in Europa. Now is this beautiful renessaince building on the list of UNESCO World Heritage.

Updated Aug 24, 2006

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Alcala de Henares
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I don`t know what is in those building, but it is very beautiful architectur. It is by the way from train station to University in Alcala.

Written Apr 8, 2004

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 I don`t know what is in those building, but it is very beautiful architectur. It is by the way from train station to University in Alcala. 

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Q:  Hi to all!:) does anyone knows if its possible to arrive in Barajas from Alcala at 3-4 in the morning WITHOUT going via Madrid... 

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A: I can't help you but there is a map of the CERCANIAS line C2 and C& that runs from Alcala to Atocha. It has times.... 

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