Basilica of Santa Maria, Alicante

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Alicante, Spain. It was built in Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries over the remains of a mosque.

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Alicante, Spain. It was built in Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries over the remains of a mosque. The basilica is composed from a single nave with six side chapels located between the buttresses. In 2007, by request of the city of Alicante to the Holy See, the church was promoted to the rank of basilica.

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 Ed Berrevoets
17 October 2023
Beautiful. A lot of festivities and ceremonies take place here. If you want to get married at a special location or just see beautiful Spanish girls getting married: don’t miss this place.
Instituto Bernabeu
4 November 2011
Most beautiful and oldest active church in Alicante. Gothic style between 14th and 15th centuries over remains of a mosque
Rafal
24 June 2017
Beautiful also at night
Oscar Carrion
27 November 2013
Espectacular basílica, merece la visita. Su párroco, Antonio Vivó, un fuera de serie.
March Marzo
12 September 2014
Изумительно оформленный алтарь и предел Ордена Тамплиеров
Ismael
22 April 2014
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Plaza Paseíto Ramiro, 4, 03002 Alicante, Spain Get directions
Fri 10:00 AM–Midnight
Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Mon Noon–4:00 PM
Tue 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Wed 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

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