Going To Alicante For Lucentum

Spain is one of the most amazing countries not only in Europe, but in the entire world. It is one of those places where tourists love to go on their holidays because it is a sure thing that they will find something of their taste, whatever that taste is. Alicante is one of the spectacular places in Spain that has to be visited because it is one of the most popular, famous and beautiful resorts on the Costa Blanca.

Alicante attracts tourists with its entertainment opportunities: the word ‘’boredom’’ has nothing to do with the vocabulary of those who visit this holiday resort.

Alicante’s attractions
Alicante is a very modern holiday resort, but this does not mean that it does not have sightseeing spots and old buildings and monuments that deserve your attention. For example, a very popular sightseeing monument is the City Hall; it is a fantastic building displaying a very special Baroque style that will impress you with the beauty of the twin towers.

Another important sightseeing attraction is represented by Alicante’s castles: Santa Barbara and San Fernando. Visiting these two castles, you have the chance to go on a trip into the past of the country and you also have the chance to see some breathtaking views of the city as both of the castles are situated on the top of the hills that surround Alicante. The museums represent another important attraction of the city, so make sure you also visit them.

A few words about Lucentum

Lucentum is one of the most important sightseeing attractions in Alicante; if you are not one of those who are visiting Alicante for its beaches, then you surely are one of those tourists who chose Alicante for Lucentum, the spectacular ancient IberoRoman town. The remains of the wonderful Roman city can easily be found in Tossal de Manises, very close to the beach of Albufereta.

This is one of the most fascinating open air museums in Spain, a place where you will find out a lot of interesting details regarding the past of the country. The walls of the city, the Roman forum, the public baths as well as the necropolis and the mosaic floors of the rich, private villas are all wonderfully preserved. Even though the city flourished during the Romans, it has Iberian origins, so visit it: you will love it!