Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares
The Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares (Spanish: Palacio Arzobispal de 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.
| Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares | |
|---|---|
| Native name Spanish: Palacio Arzobispal de Alcalá de Henares | |
The Archiepiscopal Palace in 2023. | |
| Location | Alcalá de Henares, Community of Madrid, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40.482435°N 3.369649°W |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv, vi |
| Designated | 1998 |
| Reference no. | 876 |
| Session | 22nd |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Official name | Palacio Arzobispal de Alcalá de Henares |
| Type | Monument |
| Designated | 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000727 |
Location of Archiepiscopal Palace of Alcalá de Henares in Spain | |
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 the German Emperor Ferdinand, 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.