Elche in Valencia
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Miguel Hernández University of Elche

The Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH, Spanish: Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Valencian: Universitat Miguel Hernández d'Elx, Latin: Universitas Miguel Hernández illicitana), is a Spanish Public University, open to the world, offering prestigious education, excellent research, and quality services facilitating the comprehensive development of its students and their insertion into the labor market. It is located in the province of Alicante and was established in 1996.

Located at 38.275, -0.684167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in the Valencian Community, Educational institutions established in 1997

Baix Vinalopó

The Baix Vinalopó is a comarca in the province of Alicante. It is bordered by the comarques of Vinalopó Mitjà and Alacantí on the north and Vega Baja del Segura on the south. Its capital is the city of Elx/Elche, with a population of some 230,000 people live. The other major towns in the comarca are Crevillent and Santa Pola.

Located at 38.2617, -0.703056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Comarques of the Valencian Community, Baix Vinalopó, Geography of the Province of Alicante

Misteri d'Elx

The Misteri d'Elx (in English the Elx Mystery Play or Mystery Play of Elx) is a liturgical drama dating from the Middle Ages, which is enacted and celebrated in the Basilica de Santa María in the city of Elx/Elche on 14 and 15 August of each year. In 2001, UNESCO declared it one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It commemorates the Assumption of Mary.

Located at 38.2669, -0.698333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Valencian culture, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Spanish folk music, Medieval drama

Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

The Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero is located in the city Spanish in Elche in Alicante, Spain. It is a sports arena that houses matches of Elche CF, a team that is currently playing in the Liga Adelante (Spanish Second Division). Its name pays tribute to the late president of the club Elche, Manuel Martinez Valero. It hosted the largest rout in the finals of a World Cup and hosted the final of the Copa del Rey in 2003.

Located at 38.2669, -0.663333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Spain, Rugby union stadiums in Spain, 1982 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Elche CF, Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

Palmeral of Elche

The Palmeral of Elche is a plantation of palm trees in the Spanish province of Alicante. It is the largest palm grove in Europe and one of the largest in the world, surpassed in size only by some in Arab countries. The Palmeral includes the Parque Municipal and many other orchards (huertos), covering over 3.5 km, including 1.5 km within the city of Elche (Elx). It contains more than 11,000 palm trees, mostly date palms, with individual specimens up to 300 years old.

Located at 38.2694, -0.698333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Spain, Geography of the Province of Alicante, Agriculture in Spain, Gardens in Spain, Phoenix (plant)