Archaeological Sites in Madrid - Roman City of Complutum
WEBAlcalá de Henares is home to one of the most important archaeological sites in Madrid. The site includes the monumental ancient forum of the Roman city of Complutum, the origin of present-day Alcalá.
Alcalá de Henares | University City, Roman Ruins, UNESCO Site
WEBAlcalá de Henares, city, Madrid provincia (province) and comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), central Spain. Known under the Romans as Complutum, the city was destroyed in ad 1000 and rebuilt in 1038 by the Moors, who called it Al-Qalʿah al-Nahr.
Complutum - Wikipedia
WEBComplutum 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.
Roman city of Complutum | Madrid's community - Comunidad …
WEBThe Roman city of Complutum it was located next to the river Henares, in a privileged position with respect to the fertile valleys that define the landscapes of the southern part of the current Community. The oldest documented archaeological remains belong to a village from the Chalcolithic period.
Visiting Complutum Alcala La Vieja and others
WEBJun 28, 2014 · The ruins of this fortress is called “Alcala la Vieja” and it can still be visited, perched atop a hill over the Río Henares. Not much is left of it, but you can see an amazing view of the modern city and also see some of the floor plan of the old fortress.
The Gryphons House and Museum of the Roman City of …
WEBThe architectural complex includes the ancient monumental forum of the Roman city of Complutum, the origin of present-day Alcalá de Henares.
Archaeological Site of Complutum, the Roman Alcalá
WEBOct 1, 2013 · The great site of Complutum archaeological remains is founded next to the current neighborhood named Catholic Monarchs and to the old road—from Madrid to Barcelona—passing through the city. Several areas, where information of what Roman Alcalá’s constructions can be found, are able to be visited.
Visit Alcala de Henares, Spain; a travel guide to the UNESCO listed …
WEBRoyal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso. The Royal Palace is a stunning royal palace with superb formal gardens. Advertisement. Visit the UNESCO listed city of Alcala de Henares with its fabulous university and a Parador occupying a 17th century convent.
Alcalá de Henares - turismomadrid.es
WEBCervantes' hometown Alcalá de Henares was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. You can visit the Regional Archaeological Museum, which offers guided tours, or go back to Roman times, from which date the Hippolytus House or the ruins of Complutum.
Alcalá de Henares - turismomadrid.es
WEBIn Alcalá, we can take a journey through history. We can start at the Regional Archaeological Museum, which offers guided tours, or go back to Roman times, with the Hippolytus House or the ruins of Complutum.