Universidad de Almería, Almería

Name: Universidad de Almería
Address: Carretera Sacramento, S/N, Almería, Spain

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The University of Almería is a public university situated in Almería, Spain. Located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, it belongs to the La Cañada de San Urbano district of Almería City. In 2008 the University offered 38 different degree programmes, with 871 lecturers, and 11,628 students. At the time of its foundation, its initial governing was assigned to D. Alberto Fernández Gutiérrez, as Vice-Chancellor. In 2007 Pedro Molina García was elected rector. He was succeeded by Carmelo Rodríguez Torreblanca, who obtained the 68.24% of the votes, elected by the university community in the elections that took place in early 2015, taking over from D. Alfredo Martinez Almécija. He was reelected on 28 May 2019 with 87% of votes. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 36°49'47"N, 2°24'19"W

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Carretera Sacramento, S/NAlmería Spain

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Nearby attractions include: Alcazaba of Almería, Museum of Almería, Doña Pakyta Museum of Art, Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía.

3.8 miW
Fortress complex from the 10th century
Alcazaba of Almería, Almería
97 min walk • Rising above the city of Almería, the Alcazaba stands as an imposing reminder of the region's Moorish past. This fortified castle, dating back to the 10th century, was built under the commission of Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Caliph of Almería.
2.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Almería, Almería
73 min walk • The Museum of Almería, an emblematic cultural institution in the heart of Almería, Spain, serves as a captivating gateway to the region's rich archaeological heritage. Established to preserve and showcase the historical treasures unearthed in Almería, the museum has...
3.2 miW
Museum, Art museum
Doña Pakyta Museum of Art, Almería
83 min walk • Doña Pakyta Museum of Art is an art museum located in Almería. It was the home of Francisca Díaz Torres, known as Doña Pakyta, who granted it. It was built in 1928 by Guillermo Langle, ordered by Antonio González Egea. It was opened in spring 2015.
3.5 miW
Cool place for artistic photo exhibits
Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía, Almería
89 min walk • The Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía, created in 1992, is a photographic institution based in Almería, Spain. In 1996 this center was placed under the Directorate General of Historical Heritage Institutions.
3.5 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Almería Cathedral, Almería
89 min walk • The Cathedral of Almería, in full the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Almería, Andalusia. It is the seat of the Diocese of Almería.
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36°49'42"N • 2°27'15"W
Playa de San Miguel, Almería
70 min walk • Beach
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Cervantes, Almería
84 min walk • Cervantes Theatre, or Teatro Cervantes de Almería is a theatre named after Miguel de Cervantes in the south-east Spanish province of Almería.
3.1 miW
Library
Almería Public Library, Almería
79 min walk • The Almería Public Library is a public library located in Almería, Spain.
3.7 miW
Historical place, Church
Iglesia San Juan Evangelista, Almería
95 min walk • The church of San Juan Evangelista or San Juan de la Almedina is a Christian temple located the city of Almería specifically in the Barrio de la Almedina. It was built in the last quarter of the 17th century on the site of what was the main mosque...
2.5 miW
Harbor
Port of Almeria, Almería
64 min walk • The Port of Almería is a busy ferry-port in Almería, Spain.
4 miNW
Area
Huércal de Almería, Almería
103 min walk • Huércal de Almería is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.