Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante

Name: Concatedral de San Nicolás
Address: Plaza del Abad Penalva, 2, Alicante, 03002, Spain
Telephone: +34 965 21 26 62

#10 among attractions in Alicante

Sacred and religious sites, Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 38°20'44"N, 0°28'57"W

Address

Plaza del Abad Penalva, 2Casco Antiguo - Santa CruzAlicante 03002 Spain

Contact

+34 965 21 26 62

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Day trips

Concatedral de San Nicolás – 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.

~1280 ftNE
Ancient fortress with panoramic views
Castell de la Santa Bàrbara, Alicante
7 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 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football
Estadio José Rico Pérez, Alicante
26 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...
0.9 miNW
Sport complex, Basketball, Sport venue
Pabellón Pedro Ferrándiz, Alicante
23 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.
0.4 miNE
Peak with a historic fortress on top
Mount Benacantil, Alicante
10 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.
~1960 ftE
Beach
Playa del Postiguet, Alicante
10 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.
~880 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art, Alicante
5 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.
0.6 miNE
Interactive archaeology museum
Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Alicante
15 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 ftE
Prominent Gothic church from the 1500s
Basílica de Santa María, Alicante
5 min walk • 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.
~870 ftE
18th-century palace and Spanish art museum
Mubag, Alicante
5 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.
0.6 miS
38°20'17"N • 0°29'11"W
C.C. Panoramis, Alicante
15 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1380 ftS
Harbor
Port of Alicante, Alicante
7 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 Concatedral de San Nicolás?

Nearby attractions include Museo de Fogueres, Alicante (3 min walk), Mubag, Alicante (5 min walk), Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art, Alicante (5 min walk), Explanada de España, Alicante (5 min walk).

How to get to Concatedral de San Nicolás by public transport?

The nearest stations to Concatedral de San Nicolás:

Bus

Rambla Méndez Núñez, 16 • Lines: 02 (2 min walk)
Rambla Méndez Núñez, 22 • Lines: 08, 10, 13 (2 min walk)

Tram

Mercado • Lines: L1, L2, L3, L4 (6 min walk)
Luceros • Lines: L1, L2, L3, L4 (12 min walk)

Train

Mercado (6 min walk)
Luceros (12 min walk)

Ferry

Alicante • Lines: Alicante-Isla de Tabarca (7 min walk)