Ducal Palace
Only the patio has retained its Gothic style in this house where St Francis Borgia was born. Today, it is occupied by Jesuits and you can visit some of the sumptuously decorated apartments, several of which have been converted into chapels.
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Santa Maria Church, Alacante
Built in the 14C on the site of an old mosque, Santa Maria church has been modified several times since. The façade, with its wreathed columns is Baroque (18C.). Inside, le sanctuary is decorated in slightly harsh Churrigueresque style (17C.) The Saint Johns near the entrance, painted by Rodrigo de Osona junior (16C), and the graceful baptismal fonts in marble display a great deal of finesse.
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Explanada de España
All those who love walking cherish the Spanish esplanade, alongside the pleasure port. Shaded by palm trees and embellished by multicoloured and geometric marble monuments, the esplanade is one of the region's most charming avenues. Take your time to see all and everything around you, adjusting your stride to the Mediterranean pace of life. Each Sunday concerts in the bandstand attract an ever-greater number of pleasure seekers.
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Village
The church in this little village where the painted Juan de Juanes (1523-1579) died has an interesting museum. Here you can see several works by Juanes, who was known as the Spanish Raphael, and a collection of silverwork.
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