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You can start your acquaintance with this city from Iglesia de Santa Maria church. It was built in 15th-16th centuries and features a splendid example of gothic architecture. The church is built on the place of ancient mosque and reminds of the victory in the battle against Moors, who have ruled the city for a long time. Wonderful valleys and public gardens have been created nearby the church. If you walk them through, you will reach the Museum of Art of XX century. The halls of the museum feature the works of Braque, Kandinsky, Ernst, Picasso, Chagall, Gris and Miro.

The famous trading street Calle Mayor also begins nearby the church. Here you will find numerous shops, food markets and boutiques. The street ends at Plaza del Ayuntamiento which borders several administrative buildings including the mayor’s office. Alicante also has several valuable religious buildings like La Catedral San Nicolas de Bari cathedral the building of which started in 1662. The cathedral was severely damaged during the civil war of 1936-1939. Later it was renovated and opened for tourists. The façade and the decoration of halls are made according the project of the famous architect Juan de Herrera. The main adornments of the cathedral are the gold plated altar, walls covered with pictures and an unusual vault. The city’s central street is La Rambia de Mendez Nunes, which is also known as a wonderful place for walking.
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