Huerto del Cura, Historic garden in Elche, Spain.
Huerto del Cura is a garden in Elche featuring a large collection of palm trees and Mediterranean plants arranged throughout the grounds. The space includes water features with fish and multiple pathways that guide visitors through different sections.
The garden was founded and maintained by chaplain José Castaño Sánchez until 1918, who also built a chapel and residence on the grounds. The site later evolved into a destination that attracts visitors from across the region.
The garden displays sculptures including a reproduction of the Lady of Elche and a bust of King James I from the 13th century. These artworks are woven into the everyday landscape that visitors encounter while walking through the space.
The garden is easy to access on foot and guided tours with audio equipment are available on site. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the pathways cover a good amount of ground and there is much to see throughout the space.
A distinctive feature is the Imperial Palm, dedicated in 1894 to Empress Elisabeth of Austria, which stands at the garden's center. Its branches are remarkably heavy and form a natural focal point that draws visitors' attention.
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