The Diputación de Alicante has organised a special open day next Friday in the Almudaina Tower to celebrate its 11th anniversary of opening to the public. The opening hours for visiting the fortress, which dates back to the first half of the 13th century and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Bien de Interés Culturalwill be from 09:00 to 13:00 hours and from 18:00 to 21:00 hours.
The Vice-President and Member of Parliament for Culture, Julia ParraThe Almohad monument can be visited free of charge on this commemorative day, which is open to the general public, with all the necessary safety measures to protect the health of visitors and workers", he said.
The historic Almohad building managed by the MARQ Foundation has implemented a series of measures such as limited entry, with restricted and controlled access, individual and family, to a maximum of four persons per pass and keeping a safe interpersonal distance along the entire route.
In addition, both the building and the customer service staff are fully equipped with all the necessary equipment. recommended protective equipment by the health authorities: hydroalcoholic gel dispensers, safety signs, masks, gloves, as well as the MarqSafety Kit for all visitors.
The monument from the Islamic period was part of the fortified enclosure of the existing small farmstead, known at the time as the "al-MudayyinaThe name of the village is derived from its current name. In 1999, the Provincial Council's Department of Architecture undertook the project that enabled its restoration and enhancement and allowed it to be opened to the public in 2009.
