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Nebrija University
1906—military barracks rose here on Calle Santa Cruz de Marcenado. Look at that solid stone façade and arched windows... they're still telling the story of their army days! Now this converted fortress is Nebrija University's main Madrid campus, named after Antonio de Nebrija, who created the FIRST grammar for a modern language in 1492—the exact year Columbus sailed to America! Step inside and you'll find 9,000 students studying in the very spaces where soldiers once marched. These walls literally transformed from military command center to academic adventure.
Did You Know?
- :Nebrija University is named after Elio Antonio de Nebrija, the 15th-century Spanish humanist who authored the first grammar of a modern European language, the 'Gramática castellana' (1492), which was presented to Queen Isabella I and helped standardize the Spanish language.
- The university's main campus in Madrid is housed in a historic complex of former army buildings constructed in 1906, blending early 20th-century military architecture with modern academic facilities, creating a unique atmosphere for students and visitors.
- Nebrija University is recognized for its pioneering role in Spain’s private higher education sector, having been established by an Act of Parliament in 1995, making it one of the first officially recognized private universities in Spain and a model for subsequent institutions.