Vilamuseu, Museu Municipal de la Vila Joiosa

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Come to Villajoyosa to enjoy an entertaining and educational archaeological museum, and be whisked back in time.

Vilamuseu, Museu Municipal de la Vila Joisa, Villajoyosa Municipal Museum, is a must-visit during your time in the town. Founded by a group of locals in 1975, the museum’s rich archaeological collection, which is the result of decades worth of excavations, has turned it into a landmark institution.

This museum in Villajoyosa contains pieces of great value dating to the Iberian, Roman and Islamic periods, like the Poble Nou necropolis, the Plan Roman villa and L’Almiserà Islamic cemetery. Beyond exhibiting and investigating the local heritage, Vilamuseu is an accessible museum that runs educational activities and outreach programmes. Come to Vilamuseu and discover a living museum that connects the past and present. There’s plenty to see and do in Villajoyosa – start planning your getaway.