Colegio de San Ildefonso, Community of Madrid, Spain

4.5 (63 reviews) Spent Ranking #12 in Alcala De Henares Architectural Buildings • Educational sites

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At one end of Plaza San Diego stands this stunning structure. Constructed by Cardinal Cisneros, his remains lie in the nearby Chapel of the university. Between the building and the plaza you have one of the most attractive areas in the entire town.
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Plaza de San Diego , Alcala De Henares, Spain.

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  • 5MDOGP 5:00 PM Dec 12, 2020
    Historical College
    This college was founded by Cardinal Cisneros in 1499. It has one of the most important facades of the Renaissance period. The Cervantes Prize of literature is given in this building every year.
  • 4BennyMalaga 5:00 PM Apr 4, 2012
    Impressive Facade
    The College of San Ildefonso is located at the Plaza de San Diego. This is the current name of the university. There are many buildings, but the main building has the beautiful Plateresque facade that dates from 1543, the work of Rodrigo Gil de Hontañon. The façade has three sections and on top there is a balustrade. The courtyard (Patio Mayor) shows three floors is impressive and dates from the Renaissance. The Patio Trilingue is where the dead languages were taught. The Paraninfo has an impressive caisson ceiling. The assembly room is one of the finest examples of the Cisneros style, combining Mudéjar features in plaster and wood with Plateresque decoration. There is a beautiful chapel next door.

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