Plaza de Cervantes

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Plaza de Cervantes is the central historic square of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, known for its monuments, cultural events, and association with the writer Miguel de Cervantes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf public square
urban plaza
associatedWith Cervantine cultural tourism in Alcalá de Henares
Spanish Golden Age literary heritage
country Spain
governingBody Ayuntamiento de Alcalá de Henares
surface form: Municipality of Alcalá de Henares
hasCulturalSignificance associated with life and legacy of Miguel de Cervantes
symbolic center of Alcalá de Henares
venue for literary and theatrical events
venue for local festivals and celebrations
hasEvent Christmas and seasonal activities
concerts
local fairs
public ceremonies
hasFeature benches
central gardened area
kiosk or bandstand
ornamental lighting
paved pedestrian areas
perimeter arcades
trees
hasHistoricalRole main civic square of Alcalá de Henares
traditional marketplace location
hasMonument Monument to Miguel de Cervantes
surface form: statue of Miguel de Cervantes
hasSurroundingBuildingUse commercial
hospitality (cafés and restaurants)
institutional
residential
hasUse cultural events
festivals
local commerce
public gatherings
tourism
hasView historic façades surrounding the square
heritageDesignation University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
surface form: UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of the University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares)
isNear Casa Consistorial de Alcalá de Henares
surface form: Alcalá de Henares Town Hall

Calle Mayor (Alcalá de Henares)
Corral de Comedias de Alcalá de Henares
University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
surface form: University of Alcalá historic buildings
isPartOf University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
surface form: historic center of Alcalá de Henares
locatedIn Alcalá de Henares
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory Community of Madrid
namedAfter Miguel de Cervantes
pedestrianZone predominantly pedestrian
timePeriodOfSignificance contemporary era
early modern period
touristAttraction yes

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Alcalá de Henares hasLandmark Plaza de Cervantes
Santiago de Compostela hasSquare Plaza de Cervantes
this entity surface form: Praza de Cervantes
Cervantes Birthplace Museum near Plaza de Cervantes
this entity surface form: Plaza de Cervantes (Alcalá de Henares)
Semana Cervantina significantPlace Plaza de Cervantes
this entity surface form: Plaza de Cervantes (Alcalá de Henares)
Ayuntamiento de Alcalá de Henares hasSeat Plaza de Cervantes
this entity surface form: Plaza de Cervantes, Alcalá de Henares