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Free tour International Women's Day, Women in the history of Alcalá de Henares
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Guru: Alcalá Turismo
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Registered on 15 December 2020
Alcalá Turismo y más is the best way to discover Alcalá de Henares. We offer you the possibility of enjoying a unique city, a World Heritage Site since 1998, thanks to the best tourism professionals. More than 20 years of dedication and work for the tourism sector of our city. Visits adapted to all types of visitors. The unique experience of reliving the past of Alcalá de Henares in a pleasant, fun and rigorous way.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
We propose you a new adventure to celebrate International Women's Day 2021!: A guided tour that follows in the footsteps of "Women in the history of Alcalá de Henares."
Women who, either in the cultural, social, religious or historical sphere, became the center of attention of their historical stage: women fighters, religious women, witches, queens, princesses, teachers ...
All this, surprising us with the treasures of a World Heritage city.
During the tour we will discover the places, life and times of those women who could be considered a symbol of the female role in the history of the city.
- Old Hospital of Antezana . Isabel de Guzmán and the foundation of the Hospital de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia. Patio and Museum.
- Calle de la Imagen , Carmelite convent. Religious literature. Saint Teresa of Jesus .
- Plaza de las Bernardas , next to the Archbishop's Palace. Isabel la Católica and Cristóbal Colón, the first interview.
- Palace Square . A queen born in Alcalá de Henares: Catalina de Aragón .
- Plaza del Herrezuelo , women and the Inquisition. The «witch» María Santos.
- Chapel of the Oidor , old parish of Santa María. The Women in Don Quixote.
- Cervantes Square . Patio of the former Hospedería de Estudiantes. Francisca de Pedraza , a woman and the University against abuse in the seventeenth century.
- San Diego Square . In front of the facade of the University. Women and the University. María Isidra Quintina de Guzmán y de la Cerda .
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
FJJM+X6 Alcala de Henares, Spain
We will be next to the entrance door to the old Antezana Hospital, on Calle Mayor, 46
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free tour International Women's Day, Women in the history of Alcalá de Henares