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Actors performing Don Quixote de la Mancha and Dulcinea del Toboso inside the Cervantes Train between Atocha train Station and Alcala de Henares, Madrid Spain..Created in 1997, the Cervantes Train pays homage to the life and work of such an illustrious author. In just 35 minutes from the Atocha - Cercanías station, enlivened by actors, the train reaches Alcalá de Henares, where it is possible to enjoy a guided tour of the city's valuable cultural heritage. In 1547 the city of Alcalá de Henares saw the birth of the Madrid genius of letters, Miguel de Cervantes. The Cervantes Train invites you to experience his work up close and explore the most evocative passages of his literature through his characters, who will accompany you both on the train and on the visit to the city. The city of Alcalá de Henares, a crossroads of cultures and an incomparable setting, declared a World Heritage Site since 1998, offers you its streets, architecture, monuments and gastronomy. (KEYSTONE/VWPICS/Sergi Reboredo )