Mystery Play of Elche, Religious drama in Elche, Spain
The Mystery Play of Elche is a liturgical drama dating from the Middle Ages, which enacts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
It has been performed every year in August since at least the 14th century.
In 2001, UNESCO declared it one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
The play is performed in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Elche.
It's the only liturgical drama of its kind that has been preserved in a living tradition within the community.
Location: Elche
GPS coordinates: 38.26694,-0.69833
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:34
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
3.1 km
Palmeral of Elche
278 m
Huerto del Cura
692 m
Parque El Palmeral
284 m
Basilica of St. Mary, Elche
79 m
L'Alcúdia
3.1 km
Huerto del Cura
667 m
Palacio de Altamira
96 m
Embalse de Embarcaderos
4.9 km
Campo de Altabix
1.3 km
Torre de la Calahorra
144 m
Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche
149 m
Cinema Alcázar
413 m
Museu Paleontològic d'Elx
617 m
Jaciment arqueològic de l'Alcúdia
3.1 km
Elche City Hall
174 m
Torre de Ressemblanch
1.4 km
Vaillos Tower
900 m
Parc Municipal d'Elx
4 km
Església i convent de Sant Josep d'Elx
845 m
Església del Sagrat Cor de Jesús d'Elx
378 m
Monestir de la Mercé
198 m
Antiga Ermita de Sant Sebastià d'Elx
38 m
Església del Salvador d'Elx
309 m
Elx city walls
142 m
Nucli antic d'Elx
776 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal d'Elx - Pere Ibarra
770 m
Torre del Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
187 mReviews
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