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Altamira Palace (Palacio de Altamira)

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    1. Puente de Canalejas – Municipal Park of Elche loop from Elx-Carrús

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    July 12, 2023

    The Palace of Altamira or Alcázar de la Señoría, is located in the northwest corner of the old medieval Muslim medina. Three phases can be distinguished in its construction: the Almohad, the work of the 15th and 16th centuries, and the 18th century, which corresponds to the south façade, a two-story residence that was attached to the Count of Altamira and which hides the medieval access, with entrance from the Vinalopó river. The great Tower of Homage housed monarchs - Jaime II, Pedro IV, Alfonso III and the Catholic Monarchs - and the meetings of the General Council of the town until the 15th century.
    A new rehabilitation has allowed the Archaeological and History Museum of Elche Alejandro Ramos Folqués to be opened in the palace and in the basement of the square, exposing the archeology of the territory, up to the Visigothic period and the history of the city since its creation from the Muslim medina of Ils to the present day.

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      The residence of the nobles of Elche which, between the XV and the XIXth centuries, housed the Torre del Homenaje or Keep and also the Kings Jaime II and Pedro IV and the Catholic Monarchs during their stay in the city, it hosted the meetings of the General Council of the city until the 15th century.
      It now houses (04-22) part of the new Archaeological and History Museum of Elche.

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        March 13, 2020

        The palace is on the edge of the old town, in front of the main entrance you can see a dozen fountains.
        The adjacent Parque Municipal is a landscaped palm garden that is open around the clock. There are many relaxation areas and a children's playground here.

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          Location: Elche/Elx, el Baix Segura / La Vega Baja del Segura, Alicante, Spain

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