Alicante And The Beauty Of Its Churches
Visiting Alicante
When you first go to Spain, the beauty of the country charms you; you will be impressed by the diversity of its landscapes, the special atmosphere of its cities, the impressive cultural, architectural and historical heritage and the uniqueness of its traditions and customs.
If all these sound very good to you and you decide to visit Spain, here is a recommendation for the perfect tourist destination: Alicante.
Now I am sure that you are probably wondering why Alicante? Well, Alicante is the type of holiday resort that offers hundreds of possibilities for entertainment, so any type of tourist will find something interesting to do in Alicante.
The weather is perfect, the beaches are stretched and covered with delicate sands, the waters are shallow and of a wonderful crystal clear blue, the city has many sightseeing spots and the restaurants serve delicious traditional food. How can one not fall in love with it?
The attractions of Alicante
The list of attractions in Alicante is very long but the churches occupy a very important place. Many tourists who love art, architecture and culture choose Alicante because they are sure that their tastes will be satisfied by the enormous number of monuments.
Alicante’s churches display a spectacular Renaissance style with ornaments that will catch your eye and nourish your soul, so make sure you visit them!
Saint Mary’s Church
This is not only the oldest church in Alicante but also the most solid and imposing one. The church was built in the 14th century on the ruins of a Moorish mosque and it first had a spectacular Gothic style.
Nowadays, the church displays a fine combination of styles: Baroque portals, a Rococo high alter and Gothic sculptures inside.
Saint Nicholas Concathedral
This is by far the most important of all Alicante’s churches located in the centre of the beautiful Old Town. Built between 1616 and 1662, the church displays a modest Baroque façade but a richly ornamented interior that will take your breath away.
The Santa Cruz and the Saint Rocco Chapels
Situated on top of the Benacantil hill, having to climb to the chapel you will have the opportunity to see some of the most wonderful views of the city.
The special feature of the chapel is that its whiteness perfectly fits with the aspect of the narrow and cobbled streets that surround it. Saint Rocco Chapel was built in 1559 and it is famous for hosting the figure of a Gipsy Jesus.