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MARQ – Archeology Museum of Alicante
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| Your travel to Alicante would be complete only after discovering its archaeological treasures, collections of traditional costumes and fine paintings.
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| Created in 1932, this museum was moved into the building of the former San Juan de Dios provincial hospital in 2002. It is the most distinguished of all Alicante museums. Due to its fascinating avant-garde design and the use of modern audiovisual techniques, the museum was awarded the European Museum of the Year prize in 2004. |  |
| Its collection consists of more than 80,000 pieces found in local archaeological sites. You can take a journey through the history of Alicante area from the Stone Age, passing Iberian and Roman eras, to the medieval times. In addition, you can watch educational movies of high didactic value in each of the thematic rooms. |  |
| Besides the permanent exhibition, MARQ museum regularly organizes temporary exhibitions. This year, from April to October 2011, you can visit the spectacular display of Russian Treasures. This exhibition is a product of cooperation between MARQ and the Museum of Hermitage, showing nearly five hundred pieces of different periods and territories of Russia. |  | This exhibition can be seen in Alicante from April to October 2011, and is an example of one of the most important archaeological collections in the world, preserved in the Hermitage (St. Petersburg). It shows the result of extensive research in the territories of the Russian Federation and neighboring countries.
Address: Plaza del Doctor Gómez Ulla s/n, 03013 Alicante Spain
Tel: (+34) 965 149 000
MARQ - Archaeology Museum of Alicante
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 – 19:00
Sunday and holidays: 10:00 – 14:00
Closed on Monday all day long.
Prices:
MARQ: 3 euros
Lucentum (Tossal): 2 euros
Illeta (in Campello): 2 euros
MARQ + Tossal + Illeta: 4 euros
Alicante History - Ancient and Medieval
Amilcar Barca placed here his main barracks, shortly before the Second Punic War. Read more about Alicante history in ancient and islamic times.
Alicante Reconquista
Christian Conquest of Alicante and Alafonso el Sabio. After the Pact of Alcaraz, the Muslim kingdom of Murcia was placed under the protectorate of Castilia.
Other Alicante museums:
Alicante Castles
Fabulous symbols of turbulent Alicante history, offering breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside.
Alicante Theatres
Enjoy ballet, opera and other theatre performances. Why traveling to cold Moscow if you could watch original Russian ballet in Alicante Theatre?
Alicante Churches
Fascinating Renaissance style and eye-catching stone ornaments.
Alicante City Hall
A unique baroque building with beautiful twin towers.
Alicante Parks
Visit our excellent parks and relax under palm trees, away from the hot beaches in the midday.
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