Art and Culture
Medellín Archaeological Park Interpretation Centre
Discover the mark history has made on Medellín at this interpretation centre.
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- Centro de Interpretación del parque arqueológico de Medellín
Art and Culture
A journey through history
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Medellín Tourist Office
- Tel.:+34 924 82 24 38
- Email: oficinadeturismo@medellin.es
- Website address: medellin-turismo.weebly.com
- Opening times
Winter:
Tuesdays, 4-6pm.Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays, 11am-1.30pm and 4-6pm.
Summer
Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm.Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays, 10.30am-1.30pm and 4.30-6.30pm.
- Fee
General: 3€
Reduced admission: 1.5€
Under-10s: admission free
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Discover the mark history has made on Medellín at this interpretation centre.
This Medellín archaeological park interpretation centre is housed in the Church of Santiago Apóstol. There the visitor is shown the different cultures and historic events that have left there mark on the area as attested to by the museum's resources. The glazed floor serves as an excellent example, given that it reveals that this Christian church was built over a Roman temple.
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Type:
- Archeology
- Culture
- History
Accessibility:
- Disabled access
- Admits guide dogs
- Accessible facilities and common areas
- Access ramps
- Toilet with disabled access
- Toilet for disabled people in common areas
Theme:
- Art and culture
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