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Nuestra Señora del Consuelo Church
Bedste tid at besøge
Late afternoon around 4-5 PM for the best light hitting the ceramic domes, plus you can stay for sunset over the Mediterranean from the plaza.
Budgettips
Entry to the church is free, though donations are appreciated. Parking in the old town is limited and paid, so park at the lot near the beach and walk up the hill instead.
Anbefalet til
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Solo travelers, Culture lovers
Planlæg dit besøg
30-45 minutes
Om
Hurtige fakta: De blå og hvide kupler på denne kirke er lavet af tusindvis af håndmalede keramiske fliser, der gløder under middelhavssolen. Byggeriet tog næsten 70 år fra begyndelsen af det 20. århundrede, hvor lokale fiskere og bønder bidrog med fliser, de selv havde lavet.
Højdepunkter: Indenfor blev træaltertavlen skåret af en lokal billedhugger ved navn Miguel Box ved hjælp af træ fra et enkelt 400 år gammelt oliventræ. Under den årlige Moros y Cristianos-festival i april bliver kirken den dramatiske kulisse for skinneslag med over 500 udklædte deltagere, der marcherer gennem de smalle hvide gader.
Insidertips
- Arrive by 9 AM to have the plaza almost entirely to yourself before tour groups arrive from nearby Benidorm.
- The best photo angle is from the narrow street Calle del Museo, which frames the domes between white houses.
- Skip the small parking lots near the church and use the free lot at the base of the hill by the port.
- Visit during a weekday in May or October for pleasant weather and far fewer visitors than summer.
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