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The Almudaina Almohad Tower is five years old since it opened its doors to the public in 2009 and, to celebrate, the Diputación de Alicante has organised a special open day. This proposal, with free access and aimed at people of all ageswill take place throughout the week, until next Friday 15 August.
Thus, the monument can be visited free of charge today Tuesday, tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday 14th.from 11:00 to 14:00 hours and from 19:00 to 22:00 hourswhile on Friday access will be free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Through this activity, the provincial institution intends to disseminate and publicise this strength originating from the first half of the 13th century anddeclared an Asset of Cultural Interest.
With the aim of delving deeper into the contents of this enclave, the Diputación de Alicante is also offering a series of visits guided taught by qualified staff. Those wishing to take part in these sessions, which offer a tomorrow's show at 12:00 noon and another in the evening, at 19:00 hoursshall book an appointment at the ticket offices in the tower itself.
Throughout these five years, more than 8,500 people have approached this complex dating back to the Islamic period managed by the MARQ Foundationwhich highlights the cultural heritage of the province. Schoolchildren and visitors from all over Alicante and the rest of Spain have been able to enjoy this museum, divided into four floorsThe museum offers a journey through the history of this structure and of the municipality of Almudaina.
The Member of Parliament for Culture Juan Bautista Roselló has pointed out that The Almudaina Tower is an important heritage, cultural and tourist resource for the province thanks to its rich history. The restoration carried out on the tower and its surroundings has allowed the visitor to understand, through the traces found on its walls, the curious technique used in its construction and the after-effects of the changes suffered in its eight hundred years of history..
The property was restored and museumised by on Architecture Area of the provincial institution. After its opening to the public in August 2009, the Torrequedóintegrated into the network of sites,archaeological parks and interpretation centres of the Archaeological Museum of Alicante and its Foundation.
