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Archaeological Museum of Alicante — MARQ Museum

Alicante

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Archaeological Museum of Alicante — MARQ Museum

Created in 1932, MARQ Museum was originally located on the ground floor of the Provincial Council building on Avenida de la Estación in Alicante. In 2002 it was transferred to the former site of the San Juan de Dios Provincial Hospital. Visitors to this highly innovative and visual museum can enjoy an avant-garde approach to archaeology supported by modern audiovisual techniques. Its exhibits stretch from the Palaeolithic through to the Contemporary Modern Culture, tracing our history.

Useful Information

  • Address: Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante, Plaza Doctor Gómez Ulla S/N, Alicante
  • Phone: +34 965 14 90 00
  • More Info: www.marqalicante.com
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  • More Info: https://www.facebook.com/marqalicante/

Do & See

The ideal location of Alicante on the Mediterranean coast makes it an attractive destination for beach-lovers, golfers and outdoors enthusiasts, but the city offers so much more than fun in the sun. The old quarter is rife with beautiful architecture, from the cathedral and the cloisters to the town hall and many winding alleys, and a wealth of fascinating museums can keep even the most ambitious visitors busy for days.

El Castell de Guadalest Copyright: Pano concentaina/Alicante Tourist Board
El Castell de Guadalest
El Castell de Guadalest is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Having a stroll through the streets of the village is a real pleasure. San José Castle, Orduña house, the bell tower and the unusual museums will attract your attention. If you like walking in the mountains, El Castell de Guadalest is the …
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Civil War Anti-aircraft Shelters Copyright: Alicante tourist board
Civil War Anti-aircraft Shelters
The objects and text explanations displayed in the different rooms intend to show visitors the historical and social context that surrounded the construction and use of these bomb shelters in Alicante during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). You can find several preserved shelters throughout Alicante: 1. Plaza de Séneca; 2. Plaza Dr. Balmis; 3. Les Cigarreres cultural centre …
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Old Town Quarter Copyright: Alicante Tourist Board
Old Town Quarter
Back in the old town quarter, we recommend a route that includes a visit to the San Nicholas Co-cathedral dating from the 17th century. The cloisters, however, are from the 15th-century (Herrerian Renaissance style). The Town Hall building is an 18th-century Baroque building. The Santa María Basilica, a gothic structure based on the mosque from the …
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TuriBús Copyright: Alicante Tourist Board
TuriBús
For those who want to have a general idea of Alicante, or for those with less time, Alicante offers a special service — the TuriBús — a bus through the city with 10 interesting stops for holidaymakers. The sights and sites are explained in Spanish, Valencian, English, French, German and …
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Beaches Copyright: Alicante Tourist Board
Beaches
Alicante has a wide variety of beaches, from fine sand to rocky ones. Most of them are proud to hold the Blue Flag award. El Postiguet is the Alicante beach par excellence! Located in the very heart of the city. It’s a long sandy beach and is close to all types of services. The San Juan …
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Hogueras Museum Copyright: Alicante Tourist Board
Hogueras Museum
Museo de Fogueres, also known as Museo De Las Hogueras and Bonfire museum, is dedicated to the most popular “fiesta” in Alicante. It shows the "ninots", or wooden statues that have been "saved" — i.e., not burned every year — in a video room showing the best of this "fiesta", photographs, costumes, etc. This …
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Archaeological Museum of Alicante — MARQ Museum Copyright: Alicante Tourist Board
Archaeological Museum of Alicante — MARQ Museum
Created in 1932, MARQ Museum was originally located on the ground floor of the Provincial Council building on Avenida de la Estación in Alicante. In 2002 it was transferred to the former site of the San Juan de Dios Provincial Hospital. Visitors to this highly innovative and visual museum can enjoy an avant-garde approach to …
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Gravina Museum of Fine Arts — MUBAG Copyright: Alicante Tourist Board
Gravina Museum of Fine Arts — MUBAG
The Gravina Museum of Fine Arts occupies the 18th century Gravina Palace, which once belonged to the Count of Lumiares and housed the Provincial Archives. It exhibits works owned by the Provincial Council of Alicante, with collections comprising works of art created in Alicante from the Middle Ages to the early 20th …
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Aquopolis Torrevieja Copyright: Aquopolis Torrevieja/Alicante Tourist Board
Aquopolis Torrevieja
In Aquopolis Torrevieja, you will find attractions for everyone: if you want an adrenaline rush, slide down in High Emotion. Moderate are designed for lovers of fun, which will appeal to both adults and children. All children under 10 years will have fun in the Kids Zone, MiniPark and Charmed Lake. Have a relaxing …
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Terra Natura Benidorm Copyright: Terra Natura Benidorm/Alicante Tourist Board
Terra Natura Benidorm
Terra Natura Benidorm is a nature and animal park which has more than 1,500 animals of 200 different species (50 of them are in danger of extinction). Its surface is divided into four areas representing the continents of America, Asia and Europe, and the area of Pangea, inspired by the origin of the Earth. …
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