The route begins at the Visitor Center, located inside the Municipal Park in the heart of the palm grove. At the exit of the Park, there is the Tourist Office, where additional information about the city can be obtained. From this point, visitors can first go to the Altamira Palace, an old military fortress that houses the Archaeological and History Museum of Elche. Opposite it, across the street, stands the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria, inside which El Misteri d'Elx, a medieval sacrolyric drama declared a World Heritage Site, is held annually. Continuing with the tour, we take Carrer Major de la Vila and the true axis of Vila Murada where the old Hospital de la Caritat is located, built in the s. XIV and that today houses the headquarters of the National Board of the Misteri d'Elx, the so-called Casa de la Festa. On the same path we find the Hermitage of Sant Sebastià from the beginning of the s. XV and that was originally a Gothic church. This building has been recently restored to house the Municipal Museum of the Festa. After learning a little more about the ins and outs of the Festa or Misteri d'Elx, the city's greatest cultural heritage, we can go to the Town Hall, the oldest town hall in the south of the Valencian Country, next to which stands the Torre de Calendura. We continue the tour through Corredora and Hospital streets, an important part of Elche's traditional commerce, and we arrive at the Glorieta, an authentic meeting place with its terraces and cafeterias where we also find the Gran Teatro. Following Carrer Ample we advance to Passeig de les Eres de Santa Llúcia to find the Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced from the s. XIV. In the basement of the building, the Arab baths have been restored, which provide insight into the customs of the Muslim community during their long settlement in the city. Another element that can give an idea of the importance and magnitude of the walled enclosure that surrounded Elche, is the Torre de La Calahorra. Construction of Arab origin, which defended the most important entrance to the city. Back, we find ourselves again in the Municipal Park from where we started. Inside we can find the construction of the Molí del Real, a medieval flour mill moved by the force of water from the Acequia Mayor del Pantano, which irrigates the palm groves.
Guided visits to the fortress in Spanish or Valencian. No previous reservation is necessary. It would be necessary previous reservation for visits during the week, school visits or specialized visits. Sundays and holidays. Guided tours at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 am and 1:00 pm. Price: € 3; children from 5 to 12 years old: € 2 Organized by: L'Atzúbia City Council Collaborate: Arrels Marinades Place: Forna (L'Atzúbia)
Tourist visit directed by a guide. Your tour begins at the Tourist Office and continues through the most emblematic areas of Elche, such as the Municipal Park, the Basilica of Santa María, the old town, the open shopping center and the Glorieta. Learn about the history of the two World Heritage Sites, the Palm Grove and the Misteri d'Elx. The route runs between palm orchards and the monumental route. The visits last approximately one hour and a half. Visits can be made in Spanish, Valencian and English PRICES General rate: 5 euros Reduced rate: 3 euros (groups of 10 or more people, students, over 65) Under 6 years old: Free SCHEDULE Winter timetable (from the last Sunday of October to the last Saturday of March): From Sunday to Thursday at 11:30 am. Friday and Saturday, at 11:30 and 4:00 p.m. Summer timetable (from the last Sunday of March to the last Saturday of October): From Sunday to Thursday at 11:30 am. Friday and Saturday, at 11:30 and 5:00 p.m. July and August: From Monday to Saturday at 11:30 and 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 11.30. There are no guided tours on January 1 and December 25.
Biar Castle dates from the 12th century. It is included in the route of the Vinalopó castles, it is one of the great attractions of Biar, declared a National Monument in 1931, today BIC, it preserves an Almohad vault from the 12th century. The interior of the castle was organized around a central patio, arranging a whole series of rooms designed to ensure the defense as well as provide shelter and service to the warden, his family and the garrison. Visiting hours of the castle to check by calling the tourist office: 96 581 11 77 (reservations). Castle phone: 657 912 407 Biar Tourist Office: 96 581 11 77 (reservations) ENTRY: €1.
Building from the 18th century, it underwent a total reform of its façades between 1915 and 1920. Rectangular floor plan with façades facing Plaza Santa Lucía, Doctor Sarget and Plaza Ramón Sijé. The main façade, located in the latter, is characterized by the hierarchy of openings, with two main doors, wrought iron balconies with openings topped with pediments. Heraldic shields in the corner of the building and on the covers.
The 'castellum' has been turned into a museum in different phases and can be visited on Fridays at 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm. Guided tours can take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and can be arranged by email to visitatossal@benidorm.org To complement the tour of the Tossal site and make it more accessible, Benidorm offers an audio guide, with the content of the panels located at the different points of the fort. This audio guide is also available in Valencian and English. Located on a hill 100 meters high, the site of Tossal de La Cala was excavated in the 40s by Father Belda and in 1956 by Professor M. Tarradell, dating the archaeological remains found between the second and first centuries B.C. The wall, the different rooms and the materials found, show a presence of Roman soldiers and confirm, without a doubt, that the Tossal de la Cala was a fort or 'castellum' ordered to be built by General Sertorius as part of a fortification plan for the northern coast of Alicante, probably around 77 BC. The Tossal de la Cala was part of a Roman chain of coastal military enclaves located in the two regions of the Navy, all located on cliffs and coves that were difficult to access, which played a fundamental role in controlling the movement of friendly or enemy ships in the naval hostilities of the war.
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