Basilica of Santa Maria in Elche in Alicante
Every August the population of Alicante Elche acquires a leading role in the holiday landscape of Spain for the Mystery celebration.
Also know as the Festa, he Mystery of Elche It is a celebration that has its origins in medieval times, which takes place in the main church of that town, the Minor Basilica of Santa Maria.
He Misteri D'Elx there is evidence that it has been represented since the second half of the fifteenth century, and in 2001 it has been declared World Heritage (Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity) by Unesco
Misteri Monument next to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Elche
In this historical religious representation Only men and boys participate, who interpret angels, since women do not intervene in it.
Through the west gate of the Basilica of Santa Maria interpreters enter the church Mystery of Elche. and the representation is carried out in ancient Valencian, with music ranging from medieval to Baroque.
When to see the Mystery of Elche
If you want See the Mystery of Elche, you should know that the representation is done in two acts.
The day August 14At 6 pm, the first part of the performance takes place, known asVespra, and the day August 15th, at the same time, the second part of the Mystery is celebrated, the Festa.
Interior of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Elche in Alicante
The Entrance to see the Mystery of Elche is free, but in practice, if you want to attend the performance, you must go several hours before to take place.
If you prefer to make sure you see it well, you can attend the rehearsals of the Mystery that are made the previous days, yes, paying a ticket.
Dates and schedules Mystery of Elche
The dates and times of the Misteri de Elche They are as follows:
Therehearsal schedules they are on August 11 and 12, at 10.30 p.m., and on August 13, at 5.30 p.m. and the aforementioned August 14 and 15 takes place Misteri representations, those cited Vespra Y Festa.
Cover of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Elche in Alicante
Prices tickets essays Mystery of Elche
The ticket prices to see the essays of Mystery of Elche They range from 7 to 56 euros.
Here you can do the buy tickets online.
Now, you also have another option to attend the performance.
Mystery of Elche in November
Only even years, he Mystery of Elche is also celebrated in November.
Specifically, on November 1 in the morning, at 10 am,Vespra, and at 17 hours, the Festa.
You also have the possibility of attend rehearsals on October 29 and 30, at 22 hours, during which the full representation is performed.
Go to See the Mystery in November It has the advantage that there are fewer people ... and you don't suffer the heat of the month of August.
