Orihuela, Spain lies about 50 km south west of Alicante, just between Elche and Murcia.
With about 50 000 habitants Orihuela is a major city of the area. You can best reach
Orihuela using the national road N 340 from Alicante.
Famous for the palmeral a huge palm tree forest and the river Seguria, Orihuela has
been the base of the bishop which contributes to large parts of its important architecture.
Considering that many of these palaces and churches have been recognized as national
monuments, for those of you who like to get a dive into history and culture of the
area, the city is perfect.
Churches and Palaces in Orihuela
North of the river Segura which cuts through Orihuela you will find the Palace of
Rubalcava, where the tourist office found its place as well. The palace gives you
a perfect inspiration and impression into historic live. It is open to the public
from Mondays to Fridays.
Just at the back of the palace you will find the church of Santiago which was built
in the 15th century. At the inside of the church an impressive sculpture of the family
of Francisco Salzillo dominates part of a chapel.
Around the entire area of Orihuela, you will find many many more churches and palaces
such as the church of Santas Justa and Rufina or the palace of Conde de Granja or
the cathedral de San Salvador. With a further handful of interesting museums and
buildings, Orihuela is one of the most impressive towns if you want to get a cultural
break from your sunbathing Costa Blanca holiday.
With the rather high temperatures of Orihuela weather, you might at least consider
not to overdo it and visit to many of these fantastic buildings in one day. Give
it some time and enjoy
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