Museo Municipal de Requena (Convento del Carmen)
Set in the former Royal Convent of El Carmen, founded in the 13th century and taken into municipal hands after the 1836 disentailment. Created in 1968 and moved here in 1975, it traces the history and culture of the Requena-Utiel region with a notable archaeology section (Iberian culture and the Roman world, with daily life and necropolis), the Ferrer de Plegamans family treasure of 42 gold coins, and ethnology and natural-sciences sections around its cloister.
The Museo Municipal de Requena occupies the former Royal Convent of El Carmen, founded in the 13th century and handed to the town after the 1836 disentailment. Set up as a museum in 1968, it moved into this building in the medieval villa in 1975, within the old town of Requena.
What to see inside
The visit tells the history and culture of the Requena-Utiel region around the convent cloister. Its strongest part is the archaeology section, covering Iberian culture and the Roman world: daily life and remains from a necropolis. Ethnology and natural-sciences sections round out the story of the territory.
The piece not to miss
The big draw is the Ferrer de Plegamans family treasure: 42 gold coins that justify the ticket on their own. To keep going with history, the Castle and Keep are a few steps away; for something different, the Wine Museum rounds off the morning nicely.
Frequently asked questions
What can you see at the Requena Municipal Museum?
It covers the history and culture of the Requena-Utiel district with a notable archaeology section (Iberian culture and the Roman world, daily life and necropolis) plus ethnology and natural sciences sections. The star piece is the Ferrer de Plegamans family treasure: 42 gold coins.
Where is the Requena Municipal Museum?
In the former Royal Convent of El Carmen, founded in the 13th century, within Requena's old town. The museum moved here in 1975.
Is entry to the Municipal Museum free?
No, entry is not free. It's best to check prices and opening hours at the tourist office or the official site.
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