The archaeological museum of Denia is a museum located at the top of the castle of the city of Denia, in what used to be the dependencies of the governor’s palace, one of the few installations left standing in the castle enclosure.
The governor’s palace, nowadays a museum, had to be restored in 1984 as it had suffered a great deterioration due to neglect. Nowadays we can find all kinds of pieces, from ceramics from the Iberian period to candelabras from 1920. All this helps us to compile the history of the city of Denia, starting from its origins up to the 20th century.
The castle of Denia is located in the centre of the city and is one of the most popular tourist attractions for visitors to the city. It was built between the 11th and 12th centuries by the Islamic, since then it has undergone several architectural reforms. All its history is spread over the different parts of the castle grounds.
The archaeological museum of Denia is divided into several sections depending on the period of the pieces, as this city has a great history through which great civilisations have passed and which were involved in the development of the city in different periods: Iberian, Roman, Muslim and Christian.
Opening hours of the archaeological museum of Denia
The opening hours of the Archaeological Museum of Denia depend on the time of the year:
- November to March: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
- April and May: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 15:30 to 19:00.
- June: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 16:00 to 19:30.
- July and August: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 16:00 to 20:00.
- October: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:30.
Price of the Archaeological Museum of Denia
As mentioned before, the archaeological museum of Denia is located in the castle of the city, so the price of the entrance ticket to the castle includes the visit to the museum. So the entrance fees are as follows:
- Adults: 3€.
- Children from 8 to 16 years old: 1€.
- Pensioners: 2€.
- Students: 2€.
- Groups of 10 or more people: 2€.
Access to the archaeological museum of Denia
The access to the archaeological museum of Denia is on foot, as the castle of Denia cannot be accessed by car or any motor vehicle, and the access to the castle of Denia is at the top of San Francisco street. Parking in the area is limited to residents of the neighborhood itself, so you must park outside the neighborhood and walk up.