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The city also has other religious attractions that are worth visiting. First of all, it is worth noting the Basilica of Santa Maria, which features a beautiful bas-relief and amazingly beautiful altar. The time of construction of the temple dates back to the 14th century. The church was erected on the site of a destroyed mosque, representing some kind of symbol of independent Spain. The building is of high historical value, because at different times it served purposes. For instance, during the Civil War, it was used as an ammunition depot. At this time, the image of the Virgin Mary was stolen and the organ was destroyed. The local people consider it to be the most important temple.

From an architectural point of view, Casa Carbonell is quite impressive. This is a residential building located in the city center at the beautiful square Explanada d’ Espanya. Majority considers this building as a symbol of Alicante, and cannot imagine its whole appearance without it. The building was erected in 1925 according to the design of Juan Vidal Ramos. In the architectural aspect you can recognize the Beaux-Arts style, and in the facade – neoclassicism. Looking at this building, you involuntarily start feeling jealousy towards the locals who are fortunate enough to live here. In front of the building there is another one that is striking in its exterior. It is the Hotel Plaza. The buildings (Casa Carbonell and Hotel Plaza) are separated by a beautiful fountain.
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