Talk:Alcalá de Henares
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Now Alcalá has an University of its own, doesn't it? -- Davidme Yes, it does.
[edit] Subjetivity in Encyclopedia?
It is possible to understand that there may be visitors that have not liked Alcala de Henares, but it does not justify a huge amount of text on his oppinion about traffic, which, by the way could be applied to such a big amount of places!!!. Alcalá in the las 10-15 years has made an impresive work of restoration and it is a pleasure to walk in the center od the city.
[edit] Complutum?
What does the latín word Complutum mean? What history has that toponym have? --Francisco Valverde 17:22, 1 April 2006 (UTC)
- I have found in the Pdf file at [1] that compluo is the latin adjective/participle for "rainy", being that the verb compluere means "wash with rain water". This, however, is not how the climate functions in Alcala de Henares.
Then there is also a very similar celtic toponym: komploútika. This toponym is still present in the town of Compludo, in León. There was also a Complega. Apart from this there is also an inscription in an iberia coin with CONPOUTO, which seems to be the roman Complutum. So, could this be and what would be the meaning of the original toponym ...? --Francisco Valverde 17:43, 1 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] The Church
I studied at the University of Alcala many years ago, and I remeber being told that the city's church, the Iglesia Magistral, was the only one of its kind in Spain. I can only speak to what little I remember, but I think that the church was the only one given Papal permission to use the distinction "Magistral" because of something to do with its association with the university. I think that the Priests of the church are also all required to be theology professors as well, and that is why the church is considered unique.
Also, it is the site of the relics of Saints Justo and Pastor (from the Nicole Kidman movie 'The Others') and is a really beautiful building. I think that the church should have its own article, but I have been unable to find enough information about it to start one. Can anyone help? Zandar555 16:01, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
