The Monument to Don Quixote and Sancho is a sculptural work located in Alcalá de Henares, it is located in the Calle Mayor of Alcalá de Henares, right in front of the House Museum of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. The sculpture represents Don Quixote and Sancho Panza sitting on a bench, life-size. Since its inauguration in April 2005, it has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Alcalá de Henares.
Don't hesitate to take a photo with Don Quixote and Sancho. It is a corner full of history and literature! 📸🌟

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Alcalá is a World Heritage Site and a beautiful city with sights on every corner.

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The fictional stories about the tragic hero Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza, who have to endure numerous strange adventures, are Spanish world literature in the best sense …

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