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Visit the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century Cervantes Birthplace Museum, and the Gothic Magisterial Cathedral for its historic value and unrivaled beauty. If time allows, visit the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century Renaissance University, and the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century Laredo Palace, representing an architectural mix of Roman, Moorish, Gothic and Modern styles.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A town rich with Medieval architecture and archaeology, 35 km northeast of Madrid. Visit the famous Medieval Plaza de Cervantes, and stroll the surrounding winding cobbled streets to enjoy the old buildings part of the Mooris, Jewish and Christian quarters. 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