Site archéologique de Complutum

Le site archéologique de Complutum est un ensemble de vestiges archéologiques correspondant à la cité de Complutum, une ancienne cité romaine qui est aujourd'hui Alcalá de Henares, dans la Communauté de Madrid. Le site se trouve dans l'actuelle calle del Juncal, au sud-est de l'actuelle ville, et à un kilomètre du noyau médiéval (place et église de los Santos Niños) ; alors que l'oppidum pré-romain était situé sur des points plus élevés dans les collines pour faciliter sa défense de l'autre côté de la rivière Henares.

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Complutum

Complutum was an ancient Roman city located in the present-day city of Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It has been partially excavated and the impressive remains can be seen today at the Complutum archaeological site south west of the current city, about a kilometre from the medieval centre.

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Alcalá de Henares Cathedral

The Magistral Cathedral of Saint Justus and Saint Pastor is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. Together with Saint Peter's of Leuven, they are the only churches worldwide to hold the title of Magistral, as their canons are required to be doctors in Theology. The archbishop Carrillo elevated the church to the rank of collegiate church. The current building was designed during the time of Cardinal Cisneros he was awarded the title of "Master" and the current building was designed and constructed between 1497 and 1516 in late Gothic style typical of the age. The tower was built between 1528 and 1582. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1904. During the Spanish Civil War, the church was burned. It lost virtually all its treasures in the fire, 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 recovering that which was from the 5th century until 1099. The Cathedral of Alcalá is notable as one of only two churches in the world to be granted the special title "magistral". The title reflects its former status as a collegiate church, and derives from the requirement that all of the canons of the cathedral must possess the academic distinction of Doctor of Theology in order to serve there. In addition to that of Saints Justus and Pastor, the cathedral also houses the tomb of renowned 17th-century Spanish sculptor Gregorio Fernández.

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Diocese of Alcalá de Henares

The Diocese of Alcalá de Henares) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in Spain. Its episcopal see is Alcalá de Henares. The diocese is a suffragan in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Madrid.

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Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares

The Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares is a palace located in Alcalá de Henares, in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It is now home to the Diocese of Alcalá de Henares. It is located in the Plaza del Palacio and this form part of the monumental set declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The building complex dates from 1209. Two thirds were destroyed in a devastating fire in 1939, during the Spanish Civil War. The part of the building which is preserved is what is left intact after the 1939 fire, the damaged parts were not restored. In this building came to reside different Castilian monarchs, were held synods and councils, and in here were born the youngest daughter of the Catholic Monarchs and future queen of England, Catherine of Aragon, and Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor, son of Joanna "the Mad". In addition, it is famous for being the place where the first meeting between the Catholic Monarchs and Christopher Columbus was held.

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Regional Archaeological Museum of the Community of Madrid

The Regional Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, dependent on the regional administration of the Community of Madrid.

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Depuis 1988, le site est déclaré comme monument historique par la direction générale du patrimoine culturel du ministère de la culture de la Communauté de Madrid. Depuis le 6 août 2008, une partie importante (un circuit délimité dans le forum) a ouvert au public comme musée en plein air intégré dans le réseau des sites que l'on peut visiter dans la Communauté de Madrid. Il donne son nom à l’Université complutense de Madrid.

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Regional Archaeological Museum of the Community of Madrid

The Regional Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, dependent on the regional administration of the Community of Madrid.

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