The Esteban Gonzalez is a boat museum that recreates the authentic and genuine life on board of the fishermen of Santa Pola. It’s situated in Constitution Square, around the Town Hall. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour, going to the most important places of the boat. Descripction of the visit - Access to the stairs by the stern of the boat - Visit to the navigation bridge - Ride on the bow and panoramic view - Access to the bow and stern cabins - Recreation of the engine room - Access to the boat's hold - Viewing of the fishermen's live in the original galley Reservations: Aquarium. Phone. 965 416 916. or send your e-mail to: barcomuseo@santapola.es
According to architectural documents and writings, the first construction of the fortress could be chronologically chronologically placed between the end of the 13th century and the beginning of the 14th. With the arrival of the Corella family, Counts of Cocentaina, to the old medieval construction were added architectural elements of later styles, mainly the Renaissance and Baroque during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. At the beginning of the 21st century we have a square building with three towers that stand out to the north, southeast and northeast, while the one located to the northwest is between the walls of the convent. From the entrance door through the courtyard to the staircase you can access the first floor. From the patio you enter the chapel of San Antonio Abad, reformed at the beginning of the 16th century. The chapel is presided by the Renaissance altarpiece dedicated to the saint made by the painter of Cocentaina Nicolás Borrás at the end of the 16th century.
ASPE HISTORICAL MUSEUM The History of the town of Aspe is disclosed by the Historical Museum, from where a wide range of activities are offered in order to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the population: temporary exhibitions, conference cycles, educational workshops, presentation of publications . For its location was chosen a historic building of the late nineteenth century, located at the outskirts of the town and known as "The Cisco". THE VISIT Through two different spaces in the Historical Museum of Aspe history is reconstructed through its archaeological and ethnological pieces. The tour begins in the archeology rooms. There, the visitor can know not only the aspects of the daily life of the different cultures that have inhabited this territory, but the great historical events that motivated the passage of one another. In this way, hunter-gatherer life forms of Paleolithic human groups give rise to the appearance of agriculture and the birth of stable settlements and the creation of the first classical civilizations, such as the Iberians. The Romanization, the Islamization and the Christianization of these lands also allow us to understand the formation and evolution of ancient and medieval cultures, as well as the pillars on which the society of modern times is based. The contents related to Contemporary History are the link with the collection of ethnography, built thanks to the material contribution and oral information of many inhabitants of Aspe. The ethnographic funds are also composed of elements belonging to the house and located in their original environment, such as the mill and the winery. These materials make reference to agricultural work, crafts and other aspects of traditional life. ASPE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Free entrance Avda. de la Constitución 40-42 Information and concerted visits: Tlf .: 965 490 433 Mail: museo@ayto.aspe.es
The exciting history of Elche, from its origins to the present day, is presented in an enjoyable and interactive way at the Alejandro Ramos Folqués Archaeological and History Museum of Elche (MAHE). The restored building, inaugurated in 2006, endows the city with a first class cultural asset, and definitively enhances the value of the rich archaeological and historical heritage of Elche. Audiovisual shows, touch screens and panels facilitate the visitor´s understanding of the artefacts on display. Its ethos follows, with scrupulous respect, the path of the work undertaken over more than 40 years by the Alejandro Ramos Folqués Municipal Archaeological Museum. Both the man himself and centre have acquired an outstanding reputation throughout the world of Spanish archaeological research. The Whole Stronghold Since 1982 the museum had occupied the restored buildings of an old textile factory in the eastern wing of the Alcazar de la Señoría, or Palace of Altamira. The new MAHE project has made use not only of the whole stronghold, but also the first level of an underground car park built in the Traspalacio area. Antiquities In the Traspalacio, with its newly constructed floor, there is a well-nurtured collection of marvellous antiquities. Its six halls range from the Neolithic (around 4,000 B.C.) to Late Antiquity, the great protagonist being the Iberian cultural legacy with noteworthy works such as the pillar-stele, sculptures of bulls and Sphinxes and painted ceramics, all of them being some of the best examples of this culture found in Spain. There are also reproductions of burial sites and homes of this era (III to VI B.C.) From this floor a stretch of the medieval wall and the remnants of one of its towers may be seen, as well as part of a XVII century aqueduct which provided water to the city by means of a branch from the main water channel. The Alcazar de la Señoría The second area is the exhibition area in the Alcazar de la Señoría, incorporated as an additional part of the museum, and which could not be visited in its entirety until the opening of the MAHE. The excavations carried during its restoration in 2005 made it possible to expose part of the old Islamic road to the city, with a large monumental gate which provided access from the banks of the river. By crossing the parade ground the two floors of the East wing are reached. Here the historical museum and a technological exhibition with selected artefacts dating from the XIII century to the present day, are housed, with explanatory panels and visual displays. The lower hall covers the period from the Christian Conquest (1265) to the XVII century and it highlights the boundary crossings of the roads to Orihuela (XIIII century) and Alicante ( XV century). The upper floor covers the last three centuries of local history, whilst a glass walled room in the western wing is dedicated to exhibitions. The Keep The imposing Keep tower, which presides over the stronghold, was the home of the Lady of Elche during her temporary six-month stay in 2006. Whilst the people of Elche await her return, her place is occupied by an exact replica of the famous Iberian bust, ceded by the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ). The parade ground of the Palace of Altamira is used on a regular basis to host cultural and social events.
Located on the fishing pier. The Submarine "S-61 Dolphin". A boat for peace, culture and union among peoples, expression of the depth of our seafaring roots. The Dolphin is the submarine of the Daphne class, ceded by the Spanish Navy to the City Council of Torrevieja, thus becoming the "first floating museum" of these characteristics in our country. Our seafaring tradition and our relationship with the Spanish Armada made that on December 1, 1974, Torrevieja delivered the battle flag to the submarine S-61 Dolphin. At the time of his retirement, the Ministry of Defense agreed to deliver to the city of Torrevieja the last flag of the S-61 in an intimate ceremony at the Arsenal de Cartagena. And later the definitive cession of the submarine took place. From the hand of the Museum of the Sea and Salt, since May 8, 2004, the Submarine Dolphin becomes the first ship of the Spanish Navy that becomes a floating museum, offering to all who visit it the possibility of knowing the inside a submarine and imagine what were the living conditions of its crew. The Delfin submarine has arrived at its last port and is already part of the image of Torrevieja, having received more than 1,300,000 visits since it became a floating museum. Schedule: From January 7 to June 19: from 10:00 h. at 2:00 p.m. From June 29 to August 28: from 5:30 p.m. at 22:30 h. From August 31 to December 18: from 10:00 h. at 2:00 p.m.
The Salt Museum is located in a former salt factory within the Nature Reserve. As well as learning about the salt extraction process and its history, this museum gives a lot of useful information on the Nature Reserve, from where a route can be followed to observe Flamingos, Marbled Teals, Common Shelducks, Little Egrets, Caspian Gulls, Black-winged Stilts… This beautiful Nature Reserve, protected since 1988 and recognised as a “Special Important Birds Area”, has been included in the list of “North African and European Humid Areas”. Stretching over 2,496 hectares, this wetland managed to survive thanks to the setting up of salt flats at the end of the last century. Salt extraction is the main economic activity in this area and, to a great extent, makes up the current ecosystem. The salt flats work this way: seawater flows into a circuit of ponds to get a gradual salt concentration as a consequence of evaporation. Mediterranean salt flats are of great biological interest owing to the fact that water flow doesn’t stop in winter. The ponds remain flooded all year through, so the ecosystem stays unaffected. Birds feed on fishes and invertebrates that go into the salt flats while salt production benefits from mineral richness brought by the birds’ excrements.
The museum of the Reconquest was set up in 1985, by the Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) Festivals Association ‘Santas Justa y Rufina’ with headquarters in the palace 'Palacio de Rubalcava'. When it changed premises in 2003 to where it is currently located, the Festivals Association, proposed a new museum project, which was inaugurated in 2006. There are two main areas, one dedicated to the Moorish group and the other the Christians. Many aspects of the Moors - Christian celebrations, such as the history, the legends, the krewea, the role each had in the celebrations, the music etc. are touched upon in this museum.
The Primitivo Rovira e Hijos Factory is the oldest artisan factory in Jijona. It was founded in 1850 by Primitivo Rovira Soler and has been transferred from father to son, generation after generation, to Primitivo Rovira Sanjuán today, who together with his sister Beatriz, form the sixth generation of this jrunenca turronera family. From its origins, in 1850, until today, this great Casa Turronera has opened its doors every autumn, excited and energetic to face its two and a half months of intense activity, which ends just before the Christmas celebrations. Throughout all these years, Casa Rovira has been awarded with countless awards and distinctions that guarantee its experience and quality as Turron Masters. It is worth noting, for its antiquity and originality, the concession granted in 1879 by the Italian King Humberto I when he designated us with "the high privilege of being able to raise the royal coat of arms in his trade and to become the Supplier of the Royal Italian House".
The Old Fish Market was purchased and restored by the Town Hall of Alicante and is located in front of the marina. Since 1992 this unique building offers its visitors many exhibitions such as painting, sculpture, history, nature, etc. as well and other varied activities: The Puppet Festival Festitíteres, book presentations, or the Azorín award ceremony amongst others.
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