Historic churches and cathedrals

Alicante’s religious architecture spans centuries, from the 14th-century Gothic Basilica of Santa María, built atop a former mosque, to the 17th-century Renaissance-style San Nicolás Cathedral. This collection includes hilltop hermitages like Santa Cruz and San Roque in the historic old town, as well as the Monasterio de la Santísima Faz, which houses a sacred relic believed to be the veil used to wipe Christ’s face. These sites showcase diverse styles from Baroque altarpieces to austere stone facades across the city's traditional neighborhoods.

Santa María Church, Alicante

This is the oldest active church in Alicante, built on the site of a former mosque.

San Nicolás de Bari Procathedral

San Nicolás de Bari is one of the most important churches in Alicante, located in the historical district of the city.

Ermita de Santa Cruz

Located on the slopes of Mount Benacantil in the traditional Santa Cruz neighborhood, this chapel is a focal point for the city's Holy Week processions.

iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia

A 20th-century church located in the central Plaza de la Montañeta, built as part of the city's post-Civil War administrative expansion.

iglesia de la Misericordia

A Catholic parish church located in the San Antón neighborhood, closely associated with the local Holy Week brotherhoods.

ermita de San Roque

A small 16th-century chapel located in the San Roque district on the lower slopes of Mount Benacantil.

Monasterio de la Santísima Faz

Situated outside the city center, this monastery houses the Santa Faz relic, a cloth traditionally believed to have been used to wipe the face of Jesus.