MARQ — Alicante Archaeological Museum

The MARQ occupies the former Hospital de San Juan de Dios in Alicante and was named European Museum of the Year in 2004 for its pioneering use of interactive technology in archaeology. Its permanent halls span Prehistory, Iberian culture, Rome and the Middle Ages with original artefacts from key sites across the province.

It stands out for its accessibility — single floor, lift, wheelchairs available — and for its network of visitable sites: Lucentum (Roman city) and Illeta dels Banyets (Bronze Age). Guided tours in Spanish, Valencian and English are free. On Sundays, entry drops to EUR 1.50.