In the Plaza de Santa Maria stands Alicante's oldest building, a former granary dating from 1685. Ironically the city's oldest building contains its most notable modern art collection, donated by painter and sculptor Eusebio Sempere in 1977. Among the noteworthy paintings on display are those of Dali, Picasso, Calder and Miro.

Address: Plaza de Santa María, Alicante

Telephone: 96 514 0768

Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm, and 3pm to 9pm (10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm from October to May); Sundays from 10.30am to 2.30pm; closed on Mondays

Admission: Free. Guided tours are also available at no cost, if booked in advance