The University of Orihuela Historical milestone · Orihuela, El Baix Segura, Alicante Founded in 1610 and governed by the Dominicans of the college of Santo Domingo, the University of Orihuela taught theology, arts and law until its suppression in 1807. Its old building, with two cloisters and a Baroque church, still stands. 1610-1807 Photo: Zarateman (CC0) What to see and do in Orihuela