Doña Blanca, present & future. Open House.This is a preliminary activity for the European Researchers’ Night 2025. It will be a guided tour of the archaeological site, taking advantage of the ongoing excavation by the research group HUM-509 Phoenix Mediterranea at the Castle of Doña Blanca archaeological site. The goal is to open this unique archaeological space in the Mediterranean to all who are interested in learning about the Phoenician colonization at this end of the Mediterranean.

The European Researchers’ Night is an annual science outreach event held on the last Friday of September in hundreds of cities across Europe. Funded by the European Commission, its main goal is to bring science closer to the public by showcasing the work of researchers in a fun and accessible way. Through a wide variety of free activities, such as interactive workshops, live experiments, talks with scientists, and lab tours, the event aims to break down barriers between the scientific community and the public. It highlights the positive impact of research on our daily lives and, most importantly, inspires young people to consider a career in science.

Date and time: 19th September 2025, 10:00 AM

Location:  Castle of Doña Blanca Archaeological Site, El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz).

Important information: Necessary registration (free), here (starting September 11).

Organizers: Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit (UCC+i-UCA) of the University of Cádiz, DESQBRE Foundation, Ministry of University, Research and Innovation of the Regional Government of Andalusia.

More information: https://lanochedelosinvestigadores.fundaciondescubre.es/cadiz/