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Basilica of Santa María in Elche

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Basilica of Santa María in Elche

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    July 12, 2023

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    The Basilica of Santa María is located in the place that in Muslim times was occupied by the main mosque. After the conquest of the city by Jaume I in 1265, the mosque remained standing until 1334 and, on top of it, a first Catholic temple was built, probably in the Gothic style and with a cross plan, which would survive until 1492.
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    March 23, 2025

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    Elche is a fascinating place to visit!
    Elche Palm Grove: This is the largest palm grove in Europe and one of the largest in the world, with more than 200,000 palm trees. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.


    Basilica of Santa María: This impressive Baroque building is the setting for the Mystery of Elche, a sacred theatrical performance held annually in August and also declared a World Heritage Site.

    Elche Archaeological and History Museum (MAHE): Here you can learn about Elche's rich history, from the Iberian era to the present day.
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    April 15, 2022

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    Construction on the current Basílica de Santa Maria started in 1672 on behalf of Francesco Verde and the works ended definitively in 1784.
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    1. The Palm Grove – Puente de Canalejas loop from Elx / Elche

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    Elevation 90 m

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    Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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

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