Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Alicante, Spain

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.5 km
Ascend 44 m
Descend 59 m

Experience Alicante in Spain in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in AlicanteIndividual Sights in Alicante

Sight 1: Ermita de Santa Cruz

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Ermita de Santa Cruz

The Hermitage of the Holy Cross is a temple in the city of Alicante. It is located in the neighborhood of Santa Cruz, on the slopes of Benacantil and close to the Castle of Santa Bárbara. It gives its name to the neighborhood.

Wikipedia: Ermita de la Santa Creu (Alacant) (CA)

385 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari

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The Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari is a Catholic co-cathedral located in Alicante, in the Valencian Community of Spain. The church, part of the Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and was elevated to the title of cathedral on 9 March 1959 by Pope John XXIII.

Wikipedia: Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante (EN)

225 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Plaça del Portal d'Elx / Plaza Portal de Elche

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El Portal de Elche is a central square in the Spanish city of Alicante.

Wikipedia: Portal de Elche (ES)

352 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Teatro Principal

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Teatro Principal

The Teatro Principal is the most important theater building in Alicante, located in Plaza de Ruperto Chapí, s/n. In 1846, construction work began on what was then called the Teatre Nou in Plaça del Barranquet to differentiate it from the old theatre in Carrer de Liorna. The theater was inaugurated on September 25, 1847. Ten years later it was renamed Teatro de Alicante and, shortly after, Teatro Principal. The project was developed by the architect from Alicante Emili Jover Perrón.

Wikipedia: Teatre Principal (Alacant) (CA)

347 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia

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iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia

The church of Virgin of Grace is a church located in the square of Montanyeta of the city of Alicante.

Wikipedia: Església de la Mare de Déu de Gràcia d'Alacant (CA)

424 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Plaça dels Estels / Plaza de los Luceros

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The Plaza de los Luceros is the most emblematic of the Spanish city of Alicante. It is located at the confluence of four avenues, General Marvá to the north, Federico Soto to the south, Alfonso el Sabio to the east and Estación to the west. It has a monumental fountain built in 1930 by the Alicante sculptor Daniel Bañuls Martínez in the centre, which popularised the name, from that moment on, of Plaza de los Caballos.

Wikipedia: Plaza de los Luceros (ES)

778 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 7: Teatre Arniches

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Teatre Arniches

The Arniches Theatre is located on Aguilera Avenue in the city of Alicante, Valencia. In addition to theatrical performances, it hosts music concerts and congresses.

Wikipedia: Teatre Arniches (Alacant) (CA)

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