Centre Arqueològic de l'Almoina

About the museum

The name “Almoina” recalls a medieval charitable institution built after the conquest of the city by James I. When that building was demolished, layers of archaeological remains appeared underground, telling the story of Valencia from its foundation as Valentia in the 2nd century BC.

The archaeological centre, of about 2,500 m², lies behind the cathedral and the basilica of the Virgin. A route along walkways allows visitors to see the remains in situ, complemented by technological media that help to imagine what the buildings were like.

Among the most important remains are the sanctuary of Asclepius, the Roman curia and forum, the Visigothic baptistery and part of the Muslim alcázar. The itinerary is organised in five stages: the foundation of the city, the Roman Empire, the first Christian city, the Islamic period and the late medieval Almoina.

Highlights

• Remains of the Roman forum and curia
• Sanctuary of Asclepius
• Visigothic baptistery
• Part of the Muslim alcázar
• Route through the history of Valencia from the Roman foundation to the Middle Ages

Permanent exhibition

• Recorrido arqueológico de l'Almoina – Five-stage itinerary from the Roman foundation of Valentia to the Christian, Islamic and late medieval city, among the original remains.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de València

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Sundays and public holidays

Usual rates before the closure. Free admission with the Valencia Tourist Card.

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