Art and Culture
Hornachuelos Archaeological Site Interpretation Centre
Learn about the cultural heritage of Extremadura.
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- Centro de Interpretación del Yacimiento Arqueológico de Hornachuelos
Art and Culture
Centro de Interpretación del Yacimiento Arqueológico de Hornachuelos
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 924 53 72 24
- Email: albaplata@juntaex.es
- Website address: viaplata.juntaex.es
- Opening times
WINTER (1 October to 31 May)
Tuesday-Sunday and public holidays, 10am-2pm and 4-7pm.
SUMMER (1 June to 30 September)
Tuesday-Sunday and public holidays, 10am-2pm and 5-8pm.
Closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays.
- Fee
Free admission.
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Learn about the cultural heritage of Extremadura.
The Hornachuelos Archaeological Site Interpretation Centre encourages creative learning and aims to tell the public about the importance of the cultural heritage and history of its assets. It has four basic functions: research, conservation, dissemination and recognition of the value of the asset it is promoting.
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Type:
- Archeology
- Culture
- History
Theme:
- Art and culture
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