Arévalo History Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 2011 |
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| Location | Arévalo, Spain |
The Museo de Historia de Arévalo, or Arévalo History Museum in English, is a special place in Arévalo, Spain. It is a museum all about the history of this interesting town. Arévalo is famous for its old medieval buildings. It is also known because Isabella I of Castile, a very important queen, spent her childhood here.
The museum is located in a historic building called the Sexmos´s House. The local town hall of Arévalo manages and runs the museum.
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What You Can See at the Museum
The Arévalo History Museum has about one hundred items in its collection. These items show the long history of the area.
Ancient Times to Modern Day
The museum displays very old objects from the Chalcolithic period. This was a time when people first started using copper tools. You can also see items from the Roman Empire, when Romans ruled much of Europe.
The collection also includes pieces from the Middle Ages, the modern era, and even recent times. This means you can see how life changed in Arévalo over thousands of years.
Models of Historic Buildings
The museum also has several small models. These models show the main historic buildings of Arévalo. It's a great way to see what the town looked like in the past.
A Special Connection with France
There is a special room in the museum dedicated to Autun, France. Autun is the sister city of Arévalo. This means the two towns have a special friendship. They have been sister cities since 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Historia de Arévalo para niños
