Basílica de Santa María, Alicante

Name: Basílica de Santa María
Address: Plaza Sta. María, 1, Alicante, 03002, Spain
Telephone: +34 965 216 026

#9 among attractions in Alicante

Church, Baroque architecture, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Alicante, Spain. It was built in Valencian Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries over the remains of a mosque. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°20'46"N, 0°28'45"W

Address

Plaza Sta. María, 1Casco Antiguo - Santa CruzAlicante 03002 Spain

Contact

+34 965 216 026

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Day trips

Basílica de Santa María – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castell de la Santa Bàrbara, Estadio José Rico Pérez, Pabellón Pedro Ferrándiz, Mount Benacantil.

~730 ftN
Ancient fortress with panoramic views
Castell de la Santa Bàrbara, Alicante
4 min walk • Perched atop Mount Benacantil at a height of 166 meters, the Castell de la Santa Bàrbara is a commanding fortification and one of Alicante's most iconic landmarks. This historic castle, with origins dating back to the 9th century during the Muslim rule of Iberia...
1.1 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football
Estadio José Rico Pérez, Alicante
28 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Alicante, Spain, the Estadio José Rico Pérez stands as a testament to the country's passion for sports and communal events. This multi-purpose stadium, with its capacity to seat approximately 29,500 spectators, has been a focal...
1 miNW
Sport complex, Basketball, Sport venue
Pabellón Pedro Ferrándiz, Alicante
26 min walk • Pabellón Pedro Ferrándiz is an arena, designed by Enric Miralles, in Alicante, Spain. Formerly named as Centro de Tecnificación de Alicante, it changed its name in honour to the Spanish basketball coach and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame Pedro Ferrándiz on 14 January 2014.
~1420 ftN
Peak with a historic fortress on top
Mount Benacantil, Alicante
7 min walk • Mount Benacantil is a mount that dominates the urban part of Alicante, and is the characteristic image of the city. The mount name appears as Banu-l-Qatil in the work of Muslim geographer Al-Idrisi in the 12th century, but it is possible that this is an error of transcription because it does not make sense in Arabic.
~990 ftE
Beach
Playa del Postiguet, Alicante
5 min walk • Postiguet Beach, or simply El Postiguet, is located in the Spanish city of Alicante, in the Ensanche Diputación neighbourhood, bordering the Santa Cruz and Raval Roig-Virgen del Socorro neighbourhoods.
~140 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art, Alicante
1 min walk • Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is a municipal museum in Alicante, Spain. It exhibits 20th-century and contemporary art. Created in 1976 thanks to Eusebio Sempere, and reopened in 2011 after a major renovation, the museum now consists of three permanent collections of about 800 art pieces.
0.4 miN
Interactive archaeology museum
Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Alicante
12 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Alicante is an archaeological museum in Alicante, Spain. The museum won the European Museum of the Year Award in 2004, a few years after significant expansion and reallocation to renovated buildings of the antique hospital of San Juan de Dios.
~970 ftW
Blue-domed 1600s cathedral and cloisters
Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante
5 min walk • The Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral located in Alacant, 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.
~230 ftS
18th-century palace and Spanish art museum
Mubag, Alicante
2 min walk • Gravina Museum of Fine Arts is a museum in the city of Alicante, Spain, located in the Palacio del Conde de Lumiares, a four floor building constructed between 1748 and 1808 and declared a historical monument.
0.7 miSW
38°20'17"N • 0°29'11"W
C.C. Panoramis, Alicante
18 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1860 ftSW
Harbor
Port of Alicante, Alicante
9 min walk • The Port of Alicante is a seaport in Alicante, Spain on the Mediterranean Sea used for commercial and passenger traffic. The port is administered by the Port Authority of Alicante.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basílica de Santa María?

Nearby attractions include Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art, Alicante (1 min walk), Mubag, Alicante (2 min walk), biblioteca pública municipal Gabriel Miró, Alicante (3 min walk), Castell de la Santa Bàrbara, Alicante (4 min walk).

How to get to Basílica de Santa María by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basílica de Santa María:

Bus

Juan Bautista Lafora - Postiguet • Lines: 02, 22N, B (2 min walk)
Juan Bautista Lafora, 2 - Puerta Del Mar • Lines: 02, 05v, 21, 21N, 22, 22N, 23N, A (3 min walk)

Tram

Mercado • Lines: L1, L2, L3, L4 (9 min walk)
MARQ-Castillo • Lines: L1, L2, L3, L4 (12 min walk)

Train

Mercado (9 min walk)
Luceros (16 min walk)

Ferry

Alicante • Lines: Alicante-Isla de Tabarca (11 min walk)