Basilica of Santa María - Free Audio Guide
Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain
Basílica de Santa María, Carrer de Jorge Juan / Calle Jorge Juan, Centre Històric, Casco Antiguo - Santa Cruz - Ayuntamiento, Alacant / Alicante, l'Alacantí, Alacant / Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, 03002, España
The Basílica de Santa María, situated in Alicante, Spain, is the oldest church in the city, built in the Valencian Gothic style from the 14th to the 16th centuries. It stands on the site of a former mosque and was consecrated in 1248. Key features include a single nave with side chapels, an exquisite Baroque front, and significant artworks like an 18th-century rococo altar. Open daily with no admission fee, donations are welcomed. The site is accessible, allowing all visitors to admire its historical and architectural significance.