The University of Alicante opens the exhibition "La Alcudia: Like Your History" tomorrow

The Vista Alegre exhibition hall in Torrevieja, belonging to the Department of Culture of the Torrevieja City Council, opens its doors to this exhibition about the archaeological site of La Alcudia, a heritage site with more than 7,000 years of history located just 2 km south of Elche.

The site of the ancient city of Ilici, mentioned in classical texts, was founded by Rome 2050 years ago as Colonia Iulia Ilici Augusta . Today, it is a research and learning center managed by the La Alcudia University Foundation and owned by the University of Alicante, the only Spanish university with an archaeological site under its ownership.

Using an original and visually appealing format inspired by social media, this exhibition's primary objective is to bring the legacy of La Alcudia closer to the general public and our visitors, showcasing its potential as an exceptional heritage site that encapsulates the history of a significant part of the province of Alicante. Furthermore, La Alcudia is a place of learning and research, not only in the fields of history and archaeology, but also in other disciplines such as architecture, biology, tourism, marketing , education, geography, territory, landscape, and geology, among others. With this exhibition, the University of Alicante aims to raise awareness and promote La Alcudia as a tourist and cultural leisure resource, but also as a site for research and learning, given its affiliation with the University of Alicante.

The exhibit tells us about La Alcudia, its nearly 11 hectares of tree-lined paths, 17 excavated areas, an interpretation center, and a museum dedicated to the site, showcasing nearly 3,000 pieces of great heritage value. The exhibition offers an engaging overview of the three most important cultures that inhabited the ancient city: Iberian, Roman, and Visigothic. A journey through our past that you won't want to miss, and one that invites you to participate.

The exhibition can be seen from November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 during the usual opening hours of the Vista Alegre Exhibition Hall in Torrevieja, Monday to Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Educational centers in Torrevieja that are interested in bringing the exhibition to their students through guided tours can contact the UA Headquarters in Torrevieja: sede.torrevieja@ua.es

Technical specifications. La Alcudia Exhibition: Like your story

Vista Alegre Exhibition Hall, Torrevieja

Dates: November 3, 2026 to January 3, 2027

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 4pm to 9pm.

Opening: Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.

They collaborate

-Torrevieja City Council. Department of Culture. Municipal Institute of Culture “Joaquín Chapaprieta”

-University of Alicante

-UA Torrevieja Campus

-L'Alcúdia, University Foundation for Archaeological Research

-INAPH - University Institute for Research in Archaeology and Historical Heritage

-General Library of the UA

-Vice-Rectorate of Culture of the UA

-MUA – Museum of the University of Alicante

Design

Stefano Beltrán Bonella

Commissioners

Mercedes Tendero Porras and La Alcudia University Foundation