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Estadio José Rico Pérez

Estadio José Rico Pérez is a multi-purpose stadium in Alicante, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches, being home to Hércules CF. It also held World Cup matches when Spain organized the event in 1982. The stadium can hold up to 30,000 people. It was built in 1974, and is situated 2 miles outside Alicante city centre.

Located at 38.3572, -0.4925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Spain, 1982 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Hércules CF, Alicante CF, Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

Archaeological Museum of Alicante

The Archaeological Museum of Alicante (Spanish: Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante, Valencian: Museu Arqueològic Provincial d'Alacant, abbreviated as MARQ) is an archaeological museum in Alicante, Spain. The museum won the European Museum of the Year Award in 2004, a few years after significant expansion and reallocation to renovated buildings of the antique hospital of San Juan de Dios.

Located at 38.3537, -0.476389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological museums in Spain, European Museum of the Year Award winners, Museums in Alicante

Alacantí

Alacantí is a comarca in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is bordered by the comarques of Marina Baixa and Alcoià to the north and Baix Vinalopó to the south.

Located at 38.3461, -0.484722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Comarques of the Valencian Community, Alacantí, Geography of the Province of Alicante

Centro de Tecnificación de Alicante

Centro de Tecnificacion de Alicante is an arena, designed by Enric Miralles, in Alicante, Spain. The arena holds 5,425 people. It is primarily used for basketball and the home arena of CB Lucentum Alicante. Bob Dylan performed at the arena during his 2008 European Tour on July 2, 2008.

Located at 38.354, -0.494583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Spain, Basketball venues in Spain, CB Lucentum Alicante, Enric Miralles buildings, Modernist architecture in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

University of Alicante

The University of Alicante was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies (CEU), which was founded in 1968. The University main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north. As of 2010/11 academic year, there are approximately 27,000 students studying there.

Located at 38.3846, -0.513147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1979, University of Alicante, Universities in the Valencian Community

Santa Bárbara Castle

Santa Bárbara Castle (Valencian: Castell de Santa Bàrbara, Spanish: Castillo de Santa Bárbara) is a fortification in the centre of Alicante, Spain. It stands on the Mount Benacantil (166 m).

Located at 38.349, -0.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Castles in the Valencian Community, Buildings and structures in Alicante

Basilica of Santa Maria, Alicante

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Alicante, Spain. It was built in Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries over the remains of a mosque. The basilica is composed from a single nave with six side chapels located between the buttresses. In 2007, by request of the city of Alicante to the Holy See, the church was promoted to the rank of basilica.

Located at 38.3462, -0.479306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Alicante, Basilica churches in Spain, Churches in the Valencian Community

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is a municipal museum in Alicante that exhibits the 20th-century and contemporary art. Created in 1976 thanks to Eusebio Sempere, and reopened in 2011 after a major renovation, the museum now consists of three permanent collections of about 800 art pieces. The museum is located in Asegurada building, the oldest civil building remaining in the city.

Located at 38.3462, -0.479694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Spain, Museums in Alicante, 1977 establishments in Spain, Art museums established in 1977, Modern art museums in Spain