St. Mary’s Church
Posted by Alberm Boris on Thursday, July 21, 2011
There are definitely many things to see in Alicante. Some people are interested in its beaches and nature; some people love its wonderful old town and culture. The Gothic St. Mary’s church of Alicante is one of the main things that attract tourists to this city. It is very special heritage from the old times. Through the passage of time the church has preserved some features from various periods of time.
Iglesia de Santa María is the oldest church in Alicante. The history of church really can be dated a very long time ago. It was built over the remains of the mosque that Moors created during the occupation of Alicante. There is a wide range of art in the interior of this church, but most of it is in a style of Baroque and can be found there from the 15th century.
Though it was mainly built in the 15th of century, it was redesigned many times after that, which is one of the things that make this church so impressive and unique. The entry of the church is a great example of baroque style and times, where you can see astonishing stonework. However the church can surprise with its abundance and the variety of styles that it combines in a spectacular artistic work. The high altar is an evidence of the 18th century. It is designed in the style of rococo. And there is also a Gothic stonework of St. Maria, which is a valuable work from the 15th of century.
Some parts of it, such as the towers may look similar to each other at the first sight, but they are actually unique. The left tower is built in the 14th century and originally it was in the shape of “L”, while the right tower is built at the beginning of 18th century and it is rectangular.
The church can be found in the street of Jorge Juan, next to the square of Santa Maria. It is also very near to the castle of Santa Barbara, which is another impressive monument of Alicante definitely worth visiting. Though Alicante is the most famous with its green areas and beaches, there are many valuable and interesting monuments that remind us about the old times and are surprisingly well preserved. If you are a person who is interested in arts, culture, architecture and history, you should visit the old city with its many breathtaking landmarks.Learn more about vakantiehuis spanje
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Iglesia de Santa María is the oldest church in Alicante. The history of church really can be dated a very long time ago. It was built over the remains of the mosque that Moors created during the occupation of Alicante. There is a wide range of art in the interior of this church, but most of it is in a style of Baroque and can be found there from the 15th century.
Though it was mainly built in the 15th of century, it was redesigned many times after that, which is one of the things that make this church so impressive and unique. The entry of the church is a great example of baroque style and times, where you can see astonishing stonework. However the church can surprise with its abundance and the variety of styles that it combines in a spectacular artistic work. The high altar is an evidence of the 18th century. It is designed in the style of rococo. And there is also a Gothic stonework of St. Maria, which is a valuable work from the 15th of century.
Some parts of it, such as the towers may look similar to each other at the first sight, but they are actually unique. The left tower is built in the 14th century and originally it was in the shape of “L”, while the right tower is built at the beginning of 18th century and it is rectangular.
The church can be found in the street of Jorge Juan, next to the square of Santa Maria. It is also very near to the castle of Santa Barbara, which is another impressive monument of Alicante definitely worth visiting. Though Alicante is the most famous with its green areas and beaches, there are many valuable and interesting monuments that remind us about the old times and are surprisingly well preserved. If you are a person who is interested in arts, culture, architecture and history, you should visit the old city with its many breathtaking landmarks.Learn more about vakantiehuis spanje
Welcome to clubvillamar, A vacation home rental - A holiday where you can enjoy the comfort of your own villa spanien villa and holiday homes on the location espagne in Spain. To learn more read my bookmarks at Alberm Boris.
Also read my other articles at Alberm Boris