Alicante And Its Panteon De Quijano
Alicante and its wonders
Alicante is an eastern Spanish city bordered by the well-known and beautiful provinces of Murcia, Valencia and Albacete. It is a beautiful place that you have to visit, especially if you decide that a Spanish holiday is a ‘’must’’ for you.
The city is one of those tourist destinations that can make a holiday a memorable one, so take it into consideration when you start thinking about your next vacation.
Those who want to have a lot of fun during their holiday should go to Alicante, because it is one of those cities that never sleeps, a place where you will be impressed and pleasantly surprised by the active nightlife, the long list of entertainment possibilities during the day and by the unique and beautiful customs and traditions.
You have to visit it and see it with your own eyes. You have to explore the cobbled and narrow streets of the Old City, discover the originality and splendor of the architectural styles, participate in one of its colorful and joyous festivals and taste the local dishes that will nourish your senses. You have to do all these!
Sightseeing
As Alicante is a city that enjoys a rich history and an impressive heritage which offers glimpses into its past, sightseeing is one of the most important activities.
People from all the corners of the world come to Alicante to enjoy the beauty of its architecture, the gardens, the fantastic old buildings, the new ones that perfectly mix with the others, creating a balance and the remains of the civilizations that once ruled the city.
The Panteon de Quijano
One of the most important places on the sightseeing list is the Panteon de Quijano. The Panteon is one of the few romantic gardens left in Spain and the last typical one in Alicante.
The construction of the garden started in 1855 and finished in 1857 and its center hosts a funerary mound dominated by an obelisk. The monument is dedicated to the Trino de Quijano governor, whose remains are buried within the walls of the obelisk.
The governor died a heroic death in his attempt to complete all his duties, even though cholera was ravaging the city.You have to visit the gardens as they are absolutely amazing and the monument is really impressive, so visit it! I am sure that you will never regret your choice!