Since its inauguration on 19 May, more than 31,000 people have visited the international exhibition at MARQ. "Vikings. Northern Warriors. Giants of the Sea", an unpublished production that traces the history, customs and development of this Nordic people with great expertise in shipbuilding and literary creation.
Last month July has been the busiest year for the public. has been recorded, reaching 13,221 visitors. These good results coincide with the start of the summer programme and the celebration of events such as 'La Noche en Blanco', for which the archaeological museum organised open days, concerts and educational workshops for the whole family.
The The last weeks of May were also very positive. since, in only ten days, the exhibition "Vikings. Warriors of the North. Giants of the Sea". was visited by 8,679 people. Especially relevant was the weekend of 21 and 22 May, when the MARQ commemorated the 'International Museum Day'. This event brought together more than 5,330 visitors who enjoyed a full programme of activities.
The managing director of the Alicante centre, Josep Albert Cortésexplained that "since the inauguration of this exhibition last May, many people have visited us."and added that "the 13,221 visits in July have enabled us to surpass the records of the last three years and double the number of visitors in 2013.".
"This increase in the number of visitors on a single day has not been seen since the museum hosted the exhibitions. "The Beauty of the Body in 2009 and "The Enigma of the Mummy". in 2010"explained the director-manager of the MARQ, who added that ".these figures highlight the great interest aroused by this exhibition and make it one of the most visited exhibitions of the last five years.".
Finally, Josep Albert Cortés stated that ".MARQ is one of the most important cultural centres in the country."and recalled that "has recently been included by the prestigious National Geographic magazine among the ten essential museums to visit in Spain.".
MARQ's international exhibition "Vikings. Warriors of the North. Giants of the Sea". beat its record on Wednesday 10 August of visitors by welcoming in a single day 1,085 persons.
A total of 663 pieces from the National Museum of Denmark The exhibition, which will remain at the Alicante centre, is composed of until next January and offers the public an interesting journey through the history, customs and development of the Viking civilisation.
