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Madrid Community Attractions
Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
Calle Mayor 50
Alcare de Henares
This museum marks the birthplace of Cervantes, the author of the famous Spanish book Don Quixote. It is thought he was born at the house in around 1550, while today the house contains a number of copies of the book and various other manuscripts.
College of San Ildefonso
Plaza San Diego
Alcare de Henares
This college is where some of Spain’s famous names have studied in years gone by. Some of the building’s architecture dates back to the 16th century while it still has some of its original features such as its Mudejar carved-panelled ceiling.