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In this building came to reside different [[List of Castilian monarchs|Castilian monarchs]], were held synods and councils, and in here were born the youngest daughter of the [[Catholic Monarchs]] and future [[List of English monarchs|queen of England]], [[Catherine of Aragon]], and the [[Holy Roman Emperor|German Emperor]] [[Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor|Ferdinand]], son of [[Joanna of Castile|Joanna "the Mad"]] . In addition, it is famous for being the place where was performed the first meeting between the Catholic Monarchs and [[Christopher Columbus]].<ref>[http://www.turismoalcala.es/que-visitar/monumentos/29-palacio-arzobispal-antiquarium-recinto-amurallado.html "Archbishop's Palace. Antiquarium and Walled" turismoalcala.es (in Spanish)]</ref> |
In this building came to reside different [[List of Castilian monarchs|Castilian monarchs]], were held synods and councils, and in here were born the youngest daughter of the [[Catholic Monarchs]] and future [[List of English monarchs|queen of England]], [[Catherine of Aragon]], and the [[Holy Roman Emperor|German Emperor]] [[Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor|Ferdinand]], son of [[Joanna of Castile|Joanna "the Mad"]] . In addition, it is famous for being the place where was performed the first meeting between the Catholic Monarchs and [[Christopher Columbus]].<ref>[http://www.turismoalcala.es/que-visitar/monumentos/29-palacio-arzobispal-antiquarium-recinto-amurallado.html "Archbishop's Palace. Antiquarium and Walled" turismoalcala.es (in Spanish)]</ref> |
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The Archbishop's Palace owes its name to that Alcalá for eight hundred years belonged to the jurisdiction of the archbishops of Toledo, who were also the primates -the most preeminents- of all Spain, and that here had their residence. This made that Alcalá de Henares was always at the center of religious power, which for centuries was also synonymous with the political. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:Alcalá de Henares Palacio Arzobispal 6045.JPG|thumb|Tower of [[Pedro Tenorio (archbishop)|Tenorio]].]] |
[[File:Alcalá de Henares Palacio Arzobispal 6045.JPG|thumb|Tower of [[Pedro Tenorio (archbishop)|Tenorio]].]] |
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First it was a [[Mudéjar]] fortress commissioned in 1209 by Archbishop [[Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada]] (1209-1247), as a temporary residence of the archbishops of Toledo (Alcalá belonged to the archdiocese) and hence its name. It has suffered several fires and destructions, and has been remodeled several times to the present.<ref>[http://cvc.cervantes.es/artes/ciudades_patrimonio/alcala_henares/paseo/palacio_arzobispal.htm Palacio Arzobispal. Centro Virtual Cervantes. Instituto Cervantes; 2012.]</ref> |
First it was a [[Mudéjar]] fortress commissioned in 1209 by Archbishop [[Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada]] (1209-1247), as a temporary residence of the archbishops of Toledo (Alcalá belonged to the archdiocese) and hence its name. It has suffered several fires and destructions, and has been remodeled several times to the present.<ref>[http://cvc.cervantes.es/artes/ciudades_patrimonio/alcala_henares/paseo/palacio_arzobispal.htm Palacio Arzobispal. Centro Virtual Cervantes. Instituto Cervantes; 2012.]</ref> |
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In the Archbishop's Palace were held the Courts in 1348 and was enacted the Ordinance of Alcalá, in that was unified the administration of justice to all the lands that formed the [[Crown of Castile]]. |
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In 1308 it met the kings [[Ferdinand IV of Castile]] and [[James II of Aragon]] to agree and sign the [[Treaty of Alcalá de Henares]] by which were distributed the territories obtained to [[al-Andalus|al-Andalusian]] Taifas during the [[Reconquista]]. |
In 1308 it met the kings [[Ferdinand IV of Castile]] and [[James II of Aragon]] to agree and sign the [[Treaty of Alcalá de Henares]] by which were distributed the territories obtained to [[al-Andalus|al-Andalusian]] Taifas during the [[Reconquista]]. |
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| Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares | |
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| Native name Spanish: Palacio Arzobispal de Alcalá de Henares | |
_fachada_principal.jpg?lang=en) The remnant Archbishop's Palace after the fire. | |
| Location | Alcalá de Henares, Spain |
| Official name | Palacio Arzobispal de Alcalá de Henares |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1931[1] |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000727 |
  Location of Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares in Spain | |
The Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares (Spanish: Palacio Arzobispal de Alcalá de Henares) is a palace located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It is now home to the Diocese of Alcalá de Henares. It is located in the Plaza del Palacio and is form part of the monumental set declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.[1]
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The entire set dating from 1209. Two thirds were destroyed as a result of a devastating fire in 1939, during the Spanish Civil War. What remains is that still after the fire and no recover it.[2]
In this building came to reside different Castilian monarchs, were held synods and councils, and in here were born the youngest daughter of the Catholic Monarchs and future queen of England, Catherine of Aragon, and the German Emperor Ferdinand, son of Joanna "the Mad" . In addition, it is famous for being the place where was performed the first meeting between the Catholic Monarchs and Christopher Columbus.[3]
The Archbishop's Palace owes its name to that Alcalá for eight hundred years belonged to the jurisdiction of the archbishops of Toledo, who were also the primates -the most preeminents- of all Spain, and that here had their residence. This made that Alcalá de Henares was always at the center of religious power, which for centuries was also synonymous with the political.
History
First it was a Mudéjar fortress commissioned in 1209 by Archbishop Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada (1209-1247), as a temporary residence of the archbishops of Toledo (Alcalá belonged to the archdiocese) and hence its name. It has suffered several fires and destructions, and has been remodeled several times to the present.[4]
In the Archbishop's Palace were held the Courts in 1348 and was enacted the Ordinance of Alcalá, in that was unified the administration of justice to all the lands that formed the Crown of Castile.
In 1308 it met the kings Ferdinand IV of Castile and James II of Aragon to agree and sign the Treaty of Alcalá de Henares by which were distributed the territories obtained to al-Andalusian Taifas during the Reconquista.
Also in the 14th century, Archbishop Pedro Tenorio (1377-1399) rebuild the building fortifying it. He built a parade courtyard, rectangular, of more than 2 hectares. Surrounded by a walls with 21 towers; all rectangular less the albarrana of pentagonal, and the attached to it a semicircular plan. Currently are 16 towers, highlighting the "Tower of Tenorio" nominated in memory of the Archbishop.
In the 15th century, Archbishop Juan Martínez Contreras (1423-1434) build the east wing, decorated with large Gothic windows, the Anteroom and Hall of the Councils. The latter two were connected by a large túmido arc (in pointed horseshoe), and covered by a formidable Gothic-Mudéjar coffered ceiling.
On 20 January 1486, here was held the first interview between the queen Isabella I of Castile with Christopher Columbus to finance the trip to the Indies.[5]
In 1524 Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca y Ulloa (1523-1534) commissioned to the architect Alonso de Covarrubias the construction of the west wing, with its courtyards and its magnificent staircase. His successor, Cardinal Juan Pardo de Tavera (1534-1545), finish the work.
Throughout its existence it housed in its inside the archives of the diocese of Toledo. Subsequently its facilities were used for the custody of the Notary Clerks and the Judicial revenue. And from 1858 to 1939 was the Central General Archive of Alcalá de Henares. [6]
Given the saturation of the Archivo de Simancas and its distance to the Court of Madrid, was determined the creation of the Central General Archive in 1858 in the Archbishop's Palace after its assignment to the State for this purpose by Archbishop Cirilo de Alameda y Brea (1857-1872).[7] This Archive received documents from the ministries and agencies suppressed following the reform of 1834. After the regulatory deadlines it forwarded the documents to the National Historical Archive, until that in August 12, 1939 a fire destroyed the Central General Archive. Its successor, from 1969 is General Archive of the Administration (AGA), also in Alcalá de Henares. [8]
Currently, from 1991, it is the seat of Bishopric of Alcalá de Henares, and residence of the bishop.
References
- ^ a b Template:Bien de Interés Cultural
- ^ "Palacio arzobispal de Alcalá de Henares" Rutas con Historia (in Spanish)
- ^ "Archbishop's Palace. Antiquarium and Walled" turismoalcala.es (in Spanish)
- ^ Palacio Arzobispal. Centro Virtual Cervantes. Instituto Cervantes; 2012.
- ^ Palacio Arzobispal. Alcalá de Henares, photo to photo. 27/07/2008.
- ^ Ruinas del Palacio Arzobispal. Alcalá de Henares, photo to photo. 17/01/2010.
- ^ Royal Decree of July 17, 1858
- ^ History of the General Archive of the Administration. Ministry of Culture of Spain. 05/12/2011.
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