The Vista Alegre exhibition hall in Torrevieja, managed by the Cultural Department of the Torrevieja City Council, has opened its doors to an exhibition dedicated to the archaeological site of La Alcudia, located just 2 km south of Elche. This site, which was home to the ancient city of Ilici mentioned in classical texts, was founded by the Romans approximately 2,050 years ago under the name Colonia Iulia Ilici Augusta.
Today, La Alcudia serves as a centre for research and education, managed by the La Alcudia University Foundation and owned by the University of Alicante, the only Spanish university with its own archaeological site. The exhibition features an original and visually appealing format inspired by social media, aiming to bring the legacy of La Alcudia closer to the general public and visitors, highlighting its potential as an exceptional cultural heritage site that encapsulates a significant part of Alicante province's history.
La Alcudia is not only a site for historical and archaeological study but also encompasses various disciplines such as architecture, biology, tourism, marketing, education, geography, landscape, and geology. Through this exhibition, the University of Alicante seeks to promote La Alcudia as a resource for cultural leisure and tourism, as well as a hub for research and learning.
The exhibition provides insights into La Alcudia, showcasing its nearly 11 hectares of tree-lined pathways, 17 excavated areas, an interpretation centre, and a monographic museum displaying around 3,000 valuable heritage pieces. It engagingly summarises the three most significant cultures that inhabited the ancient city: Iberian, Roman, and Visigothic. Visitors are invited to embark on a journey through the past that they should not miss.
The exhibition will be open from 13 November 2026 until 3 January 2027, during the regular hours of the Vista Alegre exhibition hall, which are Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 21:00. Educational centres in Torrevieja interested in arranging guided visits for their students can contact the University of Alicante's Torrevieja campus at sede.torrevieja@ua.es.
Exhibition details
- Title: La Alcudia: like your history
- Location: Vista Alegre exhibition hall, Torrevieja
- Dates: Until 3 January 2027
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 21:00
- Opening: Friday, 13 November at 19:00
- Collaborators: Torrevieja City Council, Cultural Department, Joaquín Chapaprieta Municipal Culture Institute, University of Alicante, UA Torrevieja campus, La Alcudia, University Foundation for Archaeological Research, INAPH - University Institute for Archaeology and Historical Heritage Research, General Library of UA, UA Vice-Rectorate of Culture, MUA – Museum of the University of Alicante.
- Design: Stefano Beltrán Bonella
- Curators: Mercedes Tendero Porras and La Alcudia University Foundation
