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3. worldheritagesites.net › palmeral-of-elchePalmeral of Elche | World Heritage Sites

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   The Palmeral of Elche earned its prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000 due to its exceptional cultural and environmental significance. Recognized for its historical significance, it highlights the harmonious balance of agriculture, water management, and landscape design across centuries.

4. theorangebackpack.nl › en › spainDiscover Elche: Spain’s Enchanting City of Palm Trees

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   Apr 22, 2024 · The Museo del Palmeral highlights the agricultural significance and cultural importance of Elche’s vast palm groves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors can discover the methods of palm cultivation and their societal impact throughout history.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ElcheElche - Wikipedia

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   There are other economic activities in Elche: agriculture (dates, olives, cereals and pomegranates), although it has lost importance in recent years; rubber industry; trade, which employs 20% of the workforce; aerospace ; and tourism.

6. www.livetheworld.com › spain › palmeral-of-elcheVisit Palmeral of Elche in Elche | Live the World

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   The origins of the Palmeral can be traced back to the Arab period, specifically the late 10th century when Elche was under Muslim rule. The intricate irrigation systems and agricultural practices employed by the Arabs are still visible today, making the Palmeral a unique example of Arab agricultural techniques on the European continent.

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   Nov 23, 2022 · It is the largest palm plantation in Europe and probably one of the largest in the world including the Arab countries, located in the urban area of Elche. It was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000, alluding to the transfer of landscapes and agricultural usages from the Moorish North African culture to Europe.

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   What is Elche known for?

   • The city is known for the Palmeral de Elche, that is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the only palm grove in Europe with North African origins and the largest on the continent. The Palm Grove also constitutes the northernmost and one of the largest palm groves in the world.

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   Why is the Palmeral of Elche a UNESCO World Heritage?

   • The Palmeral of Elche earned its prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000 due to its exceptional cultural and environmental significance. Recognized for its historical significance, it highlights the harmonious balance of agriculture, water management, and landscape design across centuries.

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   Are there palm trees in Elche?

   • Here, you’ll find the famous “Imperial Palm,” a unique palm tree with seven huge stems, making it a true botanical marvel. However, it should be noted that the Palmeral in fact refers to all the palm trees in Elche, including those on avenues, orchards and even roundabouts. Why is the Palmeral of Elche a UNESCO World Heritage site?

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   How many orchards are in the Palmeral of Elche?

   • It is made up of 67 orchards, containing some 45,000 date palms, covering 144 ha. The landscape of the Palmeral of Elche is a remarkable example of the introduction of a form of agriculture and the acclimatization of an economically profitable species in a new region.

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9. www.amusingplanet.com › 2017 › 08Elche, The City of Palm Trees | Amusing Planet

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   Aug 23, 2017 · Historically, the orchards were planted for agricultural purposes. The trees produced dates while the shade they provided benefited the cultivation of vegetables. As the town spread in the 17th century, some of the orchards were cut down.