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1.- PRESENTATION
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Guadalajara, a province full of countryside and natural beauty contrast, offers a colourful range of admirable sights spread out throughout the four regions that form its territory: the Alcarria, the cultivated countryside, the Highlands, and Molina´s Manor.
Sigüenza is located in the highlands. The origin of its name is iberian: Segoncia which was latinized after the conquest of Rome to become Segontina, the most important and famous Roman city in the area. After the muslem invasion, Sigüenza became an important centre of population due to its strategic location.
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Its fabulous architectural heritage was declared of historical and artistic interest in 1965. The Cathedral, the Religious museum, the main square, the Castle, the churches (St Vicent, St Mary, Our Lady of the Orchards and St James), as well as the Doncel´s house, deserve a visit. The University of Alcalá , through its managing
company CRUSA , offers premises for different activities: The Porta Coeli Inn as a hotel and the Doncel´s House for teaching activities, conferences, seminars etc...
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2.- PORTA COELLI INN
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The inn is divided into two areas. The first one, where the reception is located, is a restored large baroque house where the dimensions and original functions have been mantained. The second area, connecting with the previous one is a new building, which has recovered its original space starting from the ruins of a perimeter wall. It accommodates a convention
hall and a cafeteria with direct access from Arcedianos Street. The inside of the hotel combines a respect for the ancient part and the functionality of the new part. The use of modern materials gives a feeling of space and clarity that surprises the visitor. The rooms, distributed in two floors and an attic, are named after villages and districts of the province of Guadalajara.
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There are 22 rooms – 16 double rooms and 6 single rooms-, all equiped with TV, telephone, voice and data connection, and heating. The building has an elevator, an air-conditioned convention hall and an exhibition hall, as well as reception and 24 hour reservation service.
There will be special offers for extended stays, for the use of the various halls as well as special offers for members of the university with adequate identification.
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3.-DONCEL'S HOUSE
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A palace of the XV century , beautiful example of civilian gothic architecture, it was the home of the Doncel, Martín Vázquez de Arce , who died at the age of 25 during the conquest of Granada and whose grave is the Arce´s chapel, in the cathedral.
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This building was inhabited from the XIV century until 50 years ago; it still has mudejar rooms and valuable artistic elements recently discovered during the restoration made by the University of Alcalá . This building, attached to the Porta Coeli Inn, has a museum, a library, a reading room, installations for seminars and a restaurant. All the rooms
have air-conditioning and a voice and data connection.
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4.- LODGING RATES 2007
The prices for the year 2007 are the following: |
Stay per night (VAT not included) |
Seasons |
Double
(€) |
Single
(€) |
Dui
(€) |
Friday, Saturday |
69 |
54 |
60 |
Holidays |
69 |
54 |
60 |
Jul, Aug, Sep |
69 |
54 |
60 |
Rest of the year |
58 |
47 |
54 |
There are also discount rates depending the time of the year, from July to September, fridays, saturdays and holidays there is a 10% discount for the university of Alcala faculty and staff. Ther rest of the year, there is also a 10% discount for faculty and staff of any university.
The residence offers a buffet breakfast for 4,15 euros per person (VAT not included).
Reservations for conference rooms can also be made. The rate of these rooms are listed below:
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CONFERENCE ROOMS for public entities (VAT included) |
ROOM |
Persons(*) |
½ day
(€) |
1 day
(€) |
LOCATION |
Salón Actos |
70 |
150 |
300 |
Hospedería |
Aula 5 |
60 |
150 |
300 |
Casa Doncel |
Aula 2 |
55 |
100 |
200 |
Casa Doncel |
Aula 3 |
30 |
100 |
200 |
Casa Doncel |
Aula 4 |
20 |
100 |
200 |
Casa Doncel |
Bibliotec |
16 |
100 |
200 |
Casa Doncel |
Seminario 2 |
12 |
100 |
200 |
Casa Doncel |
For private users the prices are the next ones. |
CONFERENCE ROOMS for private entities(VAT included) |
ROOM |
PERSONS(*) |
½ day
(€) |
1 day
(€) |
LOCATION |
Salón Actos |
70 |
250 |
500 |
Hospedería |
Aula 5 |
60 |
250 |
500 |
Casa Doncel |
Aula 2 |
55 |
250 |
500 |
Casa Doncel |
Aula 3 |
30 |
150 |
250 |
Casa Doncel |
Aula 4 |
20 |
150 |
250 |
Casa Doncel |
Biblioteca |
16 |
150 |
250 |
Casa Doncel |
Seminario 2 |
12 |
150 |
250 |
Casa Doncel |
(*) Maximum capability, it can change according to the distribution in the room
Restaurants
Restaurante La Terna (inside the Hospedería)
949390739-656232165 (Sonia)
info@restaurantelaterna.com
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5.- MAPS & DIRECTIONS
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BY CAR
Sigüenza is at 135 Km. from Madrid , 75Km from Guadalajara and 200Km from Zaragoza. The exits of the N-II freeway (Madrid-Zaragoza) are 104,118, 126 and 132.
BY TRAIN
Train line Madrid-Zaragoza. Information and tickets at RENFE. Phone. 902 24 02 02
Sigüenza website: www.siguenza.com
Map with the location of Porta Coelli Inn and Doncel´s House
(click to enlarge)
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6.- CONTACT INFORMATION
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HOSPEDERIA PORTA COELI
Calle Mayor, 50. 19250 Sigüenza
Phone: 949 39 18 75 / 949 39 15 04
Fax: 949 39 33 15
E-Mail: portacoeli@cru-sa.es
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