It was founded in the Celtiberian era, and with the Romans a remarkable city called Complutum was formed. Several cultures have passed through the city, of which three came to live together simultaneously.

It is one of the places to visit in Spain when you come to Madrid, and it is really off the beaten track because many tourists just overlook it since it is in the outskirts of the city. However it is truly beautiful, indeed it was declared a World Heritage City by Unesco in 1998. Thanks to the historic campus and the rectorship of the University, it is one of the nine cities in Spain that Unesco has classified as unique. Its University has increase the fame of this city, which has become a symbol of the Spanish culture, built thanks to Cardinal Cisneros on April 13, 1499, but after languishing during the eighteenth century, through the Royal Order of the Regent Queen of October 29, 1836, was decreed its suppression in Alcala and transfer to Madrid, where it was renamed Central University.

For those who want to experience Barcelona as a local and really soak in the atmosphere of the Spanish culture at its best, you really can’t miss “La Boqueria”. Once you visit to the Sagrada Familia ends, you can take either the bus 9 or the line L2 of the underground towards the Mercado San José, better known as “La Boqueria”. Located on Las Ramblas in Barcelona, this market has more than 300 stands of typical products from Barelona. Fresh, traditional, modern and delicious, it is an option to have a taste of Spanish cuisine. After lunch you can walk a significant part of La Rambla where you will be able to enjoy numerous street artists, bars and restaurants. To end up the day you can have a walk on The Passeig de Gracia is one of the main and most famous avenues of the city, with its glamorous and haute couture shops, it becomes a mandatory stop for fashionistas.