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early16th century

University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
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University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
World's First Planned University City
early 16th century
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Alcalá de Henares
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UNESCO identifies University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares for the record described as "World's First Planned University City".

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