Centre Arqueològic de l'Almoina, Archaeological museum in Ciutat Vella, Spain.
Centre Arqueològic de l'Almoina is an archaeological museum next to Valencia Cathedral displaying remains from Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic periods. The excavations lie underground beneath the old city center and span across multiple levels below street level.
The city of Valentia was founded in 138 BC as a Roman settlement and became an important center in the region. Over centuries, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times, with each period leaving behind its own traces.
The museum reveals how Valencia developed through the remains of Roman baths, Islamic waterworks, and Christian religious buildings. You can trace the city's evolution by walking through each layer left by different civilizations.
Access to the different underground levels is through stairs and ramps, which may present challenges for visitors with mobility difficulties. Wear comfortable shoes as you will walk through multiple levels, and note that lower areas tend to be cooler.
The museum features glass walkways that let you step directly over the preserved ancient streets and buildings below. You walk at eye level with the historical remains, feeling almost like you are strolling through the old city itself.
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