The city, laid down by ancient Greeks, is comfortably located in the south of Spain, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Like any resort on the seashore, he offers all kinds of entertainment inherent in southern rest.
But still, Alicante attracts tourists from different countries not only with this. The architecture of the city peculiarly combines the elements of baroque, modern, Greek and romance styles. One of the brightest examples of mixing styles is the Church of Eglesia de Santa Maria. It is not far from the castle of Santa Barbara.
Built in the 15-16th centuries, the church was erected in the Gothic style on the site of the temple of the Moors, in honor of the victory over them. Later, the main altar and the portal were decorated in the Baroque style. In this city, full of history, you can participate in not one tour: the monastery El Monasterio de Santonika de Santa Phase, next to the city; archaeological museum with exhibits of household items; The Museum of Art of the XX century, located on Plaza Santa Maria, which contains an interesting collection of painters of the 20th century.
You can also explore the city yourself, go through Paseo Maritimo – Primorsky Boulevard, this is a palm alley with many shops, restaurants, bars, cafes. A walk along the Boulevard paved with a white stone will not leave anyone indifferent.