Basílica de Santa María (Elche)
Baroque basilica from the 17th-18th centuries, stage of the Misteri d'Elx, with a blue-tiled dome over the centre.
In the historic centre of Elche rises the Santa María basilica, the town's main church. It is a Baroque work from the 17th and 18th centuries crowned by a blue-tiled dome, and every August it hosts the Misteri d'Elx.
History
The basilica went up in the 17th and 18th centuries over the earlier church. Since then it has been the stage of the Misteri, the medieval religious drama listed as intangible heritage of humanity.
What to see
The Baroque facade, the broad nave and the blue-tiled dome seen from the old town. In August, the stage and the aerial devices of the Misteri transform the interior.
Tips for your visit
- The Museu de la Festa, next to the basilica, explains the Misteri with costumes and audiovisuals.
- If you come in August, book ahead: the Misteri fills the town.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Misteri d'Elx?
A medieval religious drama performed every August in the basilica, listed as intangible heritage of humanity.
When is the basilica from?
From the 17th and 18th centuries, in Baroque style, with a blue-tiled dome.
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