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P (2 years ago)
Fantastic site of local Cultural interest. The Castle is a beautiful attraction in its own right but combined with its Art Gallery, Library display in the Bibleotecha and an absolutely outstanding display of metal Sculptures in another section I found we were actually stuck for time. I would visit again, there are lovely displays of the artifacts and archaeological finds associated with the local Agaric culture/people's and many items of Phoenician origin with storyboards/information panels describing the displays. There's also much information on Louis Siret. The staff were extremely friendly and hugely helpful and informative. I don't know why the museum isn't packed out daily, it's a little gem. I wished we had went a little earlier and could have spent more time. Having previously visited the Phoenician Necropolis at Villaricos we decided after leaving the museum to find the Agar settlement at nearby Fuente Alamos..... Unfortunately the site is down a very rough track and while the head of the valley is undeniably beautiful any work at preservation or stabilisation on site has been abandoned and it is now completely overgrow and beyond recognition. It's possible that the abandonment of this project and the interpretative centre/reception at the Caves/Cuevas near Cuevas del Almanzora itself is due to lack of visitors.... This is a real pity as these places are both beautiful and historically significant. Thanks for our visit, we had a great time ?
Fantastic site of local Cultural interest. The Castle is a beautiful attraction in its own right but combined with its Art Gallery, Library display in the Bibleotecha and an absolutely outstanding display of metal Sculptures in another section I found we were actually stuck for time. I would visit again, there are lovely displays of the artifacts and archaeological finds associated with the local Agaric culture/people's and many items of Phoenician origin with storyboards/information panels describing the displays. There's also much information on Louis Siret. The staff were extremely friendly and hugely helpful and informative. I don't know why the museum isn't packed out daily, it's a little gem. I wished we had went a little earlier and could have spent more time. Having previously visited the Phoenician Necropolis at Villaricos we decided after leaving the museum to find the Agar settlement at nearby Fuente Alamos..... Unfortunately the site is down a very rough track and while the head of the valley is undeniably beautiful any work at preservation or stabilisation on site has been abandoned and it is now completely overgrow and beyond recognition. It's possible that the abandonment of this project and the interpretative centre/reception at the Caves/Cuevas near Cuevas del Almanzora itself is due to lack of visitors.... This is a real pity as these places are both beautiful and historically significant. Thanks for our visit, we had a great time ?
Barry Wood (2 years ago)
Very tranquil and worth a visit has Gallery and library food and drinks available in a café across the road and free carpark
Very tranquil and worth a visit has Gallery and library food and drinks available in a café across the road and free carpark
Paul Heard (3 years ago)
Not quite what I was expecting but a very quiet calm place to visit when in the area while over from UK.
Not quite what I was expecting but a very quiet calm place to visit when in the area while over from UK.
Captain N (3 years ago)
A little gem hidden away, and it's free. The museums on site are really good as well.
A little gem hidden away, and it's free. The museums on site are really good as well.
Lorraine shanks (lorraina) (3 years ago)
not alot there but a great day out and alot to see, fresh meat and veg, plus and very friendly café.
not alot there but a great day out and alot to see, fresh meat and veg, plus and very friendly café.
