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The Museum of the Sea and Salt is a name to be dropped when in Torrevieja, as it showcases a large exhibit of antiquities reflecting the historical roots of the city. The extensive display includes a stunning series of handicrafts made of salt, a collection of photographs of the time, model boats, archaeological relics, articles for fishing and navigation and others. The said museum was inaugurated in its present site in February 1995. The most recent addition to the museum’s outstanding exhibition is a near likeness and diorama of the Torrevieja sailing ship "Pascual Flores." The said ship is hailed as the last of Torrevieja's ancient coastal shipping vessels. It is now under restoration works at the Salt quay, after being bought by Torrevieja town hall.
Arguably the most conspicuous attraction of this museum is the Delfin S-61 submarine, given by the Spanish Ministry of Defense to the town of Torrevieja. This vessel can be viewed in the fishing port area. The internal sections of the submarine are also available for further scrutiny. Being the only exhibit of its kind in Spain, the submarine has lured throngs of both Spanish and foreign visitors. The submarine is praised as an important crux in the history of the Torrevieja Sea and Salt Museum.
Located at number 10 Calle Patricio Perez. Telephone 96 670 68 38. Opening hours: From Monday to Friday, mornings from 09.30 to 14.30 hrs and evenings from 17.00 to 21.00 hrs. Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00 hrs and 17.00 to 21.00 hrs. Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00 hrs. Closed Monday afternoon.
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| Inaugurated in its present provisional headquarters in February 1995, the Museum of Sea and Salt exhibits a selection of things that reflect Torrevieja's historic roots. There s a display of handicrafts made of salt, archaeological material, a collection of photographs of the time, model boats, articles for fishing and navigation, among others. Recently there has been the exhibition of an outstanding model and diorama of the Torrevieja sailing ship " Pascual Flores".
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| The said ship is in fact the last of Torrevieja's ancient coastal shipping fleet and is now being restored at the salt quay after being bought by Torrevieja town hall in the United Kingdom.
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| Without a doubt, one of the chief attractions of this museum is the Delfin S-61 submarine . It was given by the Spanish Ministry of Defense to the town of Torrevieja . The vessel and all its internal sections can be visited in the fishing port area. The submarine is the only exhibit of its type in Spain and has been viewed by Spanish and international visitors alike. It truly symbolizes a milestone in the history of the Torrevieja Sea and Salt Museum .
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Tomas Valcárcel Museum of Easter
Calle Formentera, Torrevieja
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, mornings from 10:00am to 1:00pm and evenings from 4:00 to 7:00pm.
Established in 1992, the Tomas Valcárcel Museum of Easter is run by the central committee of the Holy Week brotherhoods. It is named after one of Torrevieja´s most multi-faceted artists, Tomás Valcárcel Deza , who donated to the museum a small-scale replica statue of the town s patron saint la Purisima Concepcion ( Antonio Castillo Lastrucci , 1947).Throughout the year except during Holy Week, one can witness and marvel at all the heritage of the Passion processions -- thrones, statues, standards with artisan embroidery, displays of sculptures, paintings and other objects. There s also another model of the patron saint which was for many years with the Brotherhood of Absent Torrevejenses in Barcelona ( Hermanos Blanco López , 1957). Please note that the museum is closed to the public for the weeks prior to the Easter celebration.
Habaneras Museum / Ricardo Lafuente Museum
Plaza de la Estación, Torrevieja
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, mornings 10:15am to 1:15pm, and evenings at 4:30 to 7:30pm.
Ricardo Lafuente Aguado is Torrevieja's most prolific writer of Habaneras song. Hundreds of compositions testify to his art and creative talent. His habanera " Torrevieja " has been sung all over the world in many versions and he is also the author of the Torrevieja anthem.
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| This museum is a tribute to his work and his persona. The museum displays many objects related to the writer -- recordings, paintings, photographs and general personal souvenirs of Lafuente and the group he leads, the ' Salinas de Torrevieja ' Choir and Orchestra. Such interesting things can be seen in this small but often packed museum that has the Torrevieja Habanera as the common denominator. Ricardo Lafuente is a world authority on the Torrevieja Habaneras and he himself goes to the museum.
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