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There is a larger version of the Lady of Elche in Benidorm. She appears to be very old, as the limestone seems to be worn and weathered. The face has a remarkable resemblance to the one at Madrid, but there are some slight variations to the hedgear. I took some photographs of this statue whilst on holiday some years ago because it seemed so unusual. My first thought was that the equipment around the head seemed to be for sound amplification. The facial expression is relaxed and distant. The proportions of the face are refined and delicate.I was unaware of the existence of the Lady of Elche at the time, but when I saw a photograph recently, I remembered the one in Benidorm and I thought that this might be an important piece, hiding in plain sight. It is standing not far from the old town, in a small park/ traffic island on the road leading to the long quieter beach.