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The C.V. MARQ Foundation has organised a special programming to commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of the opening to the public of the Almohad Tower of Almudaina. To celebrate this event, this coming Sunday 13 August the fortress can be visited free of chargeThe exhibition will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with prior registration. There will also be a guided tour, also free of charge, at 11:00.
The Deputy for Culture, Juan de Dios NavarroThe initiative promoted by the MARQ encourages the promotion of a unique enclave of great archaeological value and also contributes to boosting cultural activity in this region during the summer period, showing its rich history and landscape", he explained.
People wishing to enjoy this cultural proposal can sign up or find out more information through the website of the Archaeological Museum of the Diputación de la Diputación www.marqalicante.com.
The Almudaina Almohad Tower was opened to the public for the first time on 14th August 2009. It is recognised as a Bien de Interés Cultural con categoría de monumento (Property of Cultural Interest with the category of monument) which introduces the visitor to the knowledge and enjoyment of its architecture and history. The enclave, dating from the Islamic period, formed part of the fortified enclosure of the existing small farmhouse, known as 'al-Mudayyina'. and the origin of the current name of the town located in the Alicante region of El Comtat, 587 metres above sea level.
Situated in the interior of the province, at 587 metres above sea level and with just over a hundred inhabitants.Almudaina is an agricultural village whose history is linked to this Almohad Islamic tower erected at an undetermined time in the Middle Ages. first half of the 13th centuryto defend their small farmstead at the gates of the Christian conquest.
