Elche ‘s Fantastic Monuments and Buildings

A beautiful city of Elche is situated on the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante, which is a province in the south east of Spain. The monuments and buildings in Elche is one of the many reasons why tourists gather in this gorgeous city every year. Travelers who have artistic inclination and people who simply love to embrace the town’s beauty visit all the interesting places so they can add more spice to their holiday vacation.

The Museum of Contemporary Art can be found near Puente de Santa Teresa, one of the finest bridges in Elche that can give you a good view of the city. The museum contains a great collection of pictures, sculpture and ceramics mostly created by Catalan and Valencian artists.

Basilica de Santa Maria is Elche’s aesthetical landmark. This Gothic church is very famous in Elche as the famous Mystery play is performed here every year. Paying tribute to the medieval play, the scenes from the sacred drama were depicted in eight stained glass windows, which is known to be one of the prominent features of the church along with the blue-tiled dome.

The Archeological Museum is home to the finest art collections and it also contains Islamic, Iberian and Greco-Roman antiquities. The museum also has a copy of the famous Iberian figure, “Lady of Elche”, found in 1897. The original figure is kept in the Archaeological Museum in Madrid.

Puente de Santa Teresa is a Gothic bridge built in 1705 and extends the Rio Vinalopo.  If you have not seen Elche’s panoramic vista, this quaint bridge will provide you a wonderful view of the city. This bridge is for the entire family to see.

Visiting these monuments and buildings in Elche can contribute to yet another excellent vacation experience in this astonishing city. It will also give you a chance to get to know the city’s culture. If your friends are planning to visit the city of Spain, try recommending the city of Elche to them so they too can experience the city’s simple pleasures.

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