University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares

Overview

Founded by Cardinal Jiménez de Cisneros in the early 16th century, Alcalá de Henares was the world's first planned university city. It was the original model for the Civitas Dei (City of God), the ideal urban community which Spanish missionaries brought to the Americas. It also served as a model for universities in Europe and elsewhere.

Selection Criteria

(ii)(iv)

Components(1 location)

• •University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares876

Details

Countries

Spain

ISO Codes

ES

Area

78.38 ha

Coordinates

40.4814, -3.3681