Alicante's Historic Treasures
Alicante’s history spans from the Roman ruins of Lucentum to the medieval fortifications of Santa Bárbara and San Fernando. The city’s architectural heritage includes the Gothic Basílica de Santa María and the 17th-century San Nicolás Procathedral. Beyond the center, the Huerta de Alicante features a network of defensive watchtowers, such as Torre de Santa Faz and Torre Conde, built to protect the region from 16th-century pirate raids. Memorials like the Cruz de los Caídos and Los Almendros mark more recent 20th-century history.
Santa María Church, Alicante
This is the oldest active church in Alicante, built on the site of a former mosque.
Castillo de San Fernando
A 19th-century fortress built on Tossal Hill to defend the city against Napoleonic forces during the Peninsular War.
Cruz de los Caídos
A memorial monument dedicated to those who fell during the Spanish Civil War.
Torre de San José
An 18th-century defensive tower located on the nearby island of Tabarca.
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