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Religious Site Attractions In Alcala De Henares

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Alcalá de Henares , meaning Castle on the Henares , is a Spanish city located 35 kilometres northeast of the country's capital, Madrid. It stands out for its rich archaeology and was one of the first bishoprics founded in Spain. Locally, it is generally known simply as Alcalá, but de Henares is appended when needed to differentiate it from a dozen Spanish cities sharing the name Alcalá . The Latin name, Complutum, is sometimes used. The city is the capital of its namesake region, Comarca de Alcalá. Its historical centre is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites.
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Religious Site Attractions In Alcala De Henares

  • 2. Catedral de Alcala de Henares Alcala De Henares
    The Cathedral of St Justus and St Pastor in Alcalá de Henares is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1904.The Carrillo archbishop , elevated the church to the rank of collegiate church. At the time of Cardinal Cisneros he was awarded the title of Master and the current building was designed, constructed between 1497 and 1515 in late Gothic style typical of this stage. The tower was built between 1528 and 1582. In 1904 the Cathedral was declared a National Monument. During the Spanish Civil War the church was burned losing virtually all its treasures, saving some bars and some chairs from the old choir. In 1991 the diocese of Alcalá restored and elevated to the status of cathedral-master, the Diocese Complutense rec...
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