Three years on

place for the community to gather and reflect on the pandemic and to pay tribute to victims who lost their lives.

Together, attendees placed symbolic items, including masks, gloves, hand sanitiser, and photo memories of tough pandemic moments on USB sticks, into a time capsule. The time capsule was then buried next to a memorial stone.

City mayor Carlos González unveiled the memorial stone which displays messages of remembrance and gratitude to the people who dedicated themselves to the fight against Covid­19 in Elche.

The memorial garden is now open to the public, offering them a place of solace.