Basilica of Santa Maria

Basílica de Santa María (Alicante)

church in Alicante

#4 in Alicante / #369 in Spain

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The Basilica of Santa Maria in Alicante, Spain, is a stunning example of Gothic architecture with Baroque elements. It stands as the oldest active church in the city, built between the 14th and 16th centuries on the site of a former mosque. The basilica features a beautiful facade adorned with intricate sculptures and a grand Baroque doorway designed by sculptor Juan Bautista Borja in the 18th century. Inside, visitors can admire the richly decorated altarpiece, the impressive organ, and several chapels filled with religious art.

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