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Ibiza is packed with some of the best places to visit, so be sure you catch flights to Ibiza this holiday season and enjoy on this paradise island. Whether you wish to party on the awesome Ibiza beaches or simply explore the museums here, you can do it all on this picturesque island. One of the well known museums is the Archeological museum that is located in Dalt Vila in the Cathedral square.

The Archaeological Museum displays historical remains of Formentera and Ibiza right from the first settlers to the conquest of Catalans in the 13th century. It covers a long period of more than 3,000 years. The various structures at the Museum cover the old University building and the ancient Salvador chapel. It consists of the interiors of the Santa Tecla bulwark which is a structure that is a part of the fortified old walls of the Roman town called Dalt Vila.

The Museum contains various objects belonging to the Phoenician settlement of sa Caleta, Dalt Vila, cemetery of Puig des Molins and from the several prehistoric Roman, Phoenician, Arab, and Punic sites belonging to the Pitiusan Islands. The exhibition consists of 6 sections viz. Prehistory, Roman imperial period, Phoenician Colonial period, Punic era, lesser Roman imperial period and the ancient era. Some objects also belong to the medieval Arab period. The visit helps access the Santa Tecla bulwark which allows a spectacular view of the bay of Ibiza.

The Archaeological Museum is located inside the Salvador Chapel. Among the various prehistoric relics and artifacts, you will also find a number of objects of the time when the Carthaginians ruled the island. Carthaginians played a dominant role right from 7th Century B.C. to early 3rd Century A.D.

Objects on display consist of small statues, ancient tombstones, drawings, photographs ceramics items, coins and traditional glass items. This impressive structure that accommodates the Museum was at one time the house of Ibiza's government for over 300 years.

Situated just across the museum is the cathedral known for its historic significance which also lies within the enclosed old town. If you really want to have a close and detailed look at the most impressive art collections belonging to the Romans, then the Island of Ibiza is the place to visit.

The timings of the Archeological Museum are Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. during the summer season which extends from March to October. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. During winters, i.e. from October to March the days are Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays the timings are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.