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25 April 2023

Basilica de Santa Maria


In the period when the Muslims still ruled over Elche, the most important mosque stood where the Basilica of Santa Maria stands today. After the reconquest, this mosque remained until 1334. Then came the first Catholic church that stood there until the end of the 15th century.


A second larger church was built in 1556. After very heavy rainfall, it collapsed in 1672. Construction of the current church began in the same year. These works lasted until 1784.

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entrance fee

* basilica : free entry

* tower : standard €2 - children <5 free

* groups, children <10 years €1


opening hours

* basilica : Monday - Sunday 7 am - 1 pm & 5:30 pm - 9 pm

* tower : Monday to Sunday : 10:30 am - 3 pm

* June to September : tower : 11 am - 7 pm

* 12 August (pm), 13 August (full day) & 25 December 

   (full day) the tower is closed


contact

* website basilica : www.visitelche.com

* website tower : www.visitelche.com


address

* Plaça de Santa Maria 1, 03202 Elche

* GPS : 38°16'01.9"N 0°41'52.8"W - 38.267189, -0.697985


distance

* Torrevieja : 38 km, 40 minutes

* Guardamar : 29 km, 35 minutes

* La Marina : 17 km, 26 minutes