Near the cathedral in Dalt Vila, the Centre d'interpretació Madina Yabisa traces Ibiza Town's history as a medieval Muslim city. Housed in Casa de la Cúria, an old courthouse built around the former Andalusian wall, it uses an audiovisual model to show how the city changed over the centuries. Displays include part of the Muslim-era wall, an astrolabe, a chess set and a copy of the Koran. Come for a focused introduction to Ibiza's Islamic past and its place in the city's wider history.
Inside Casa de la Cúria
The centre is housed in Casa de la Cúria, one of the oldest houses in Dalt Vila. Built around the old Andalusian wall, the building later served as a courthouse. Its setting connects the museum to the city it interprets: medieval Ibiza was known as Madina Yabisa and was an important Muslim city.
A model of the medieval city
An audiovisual model traces how Dalt Vila developed over the centuries. It helps place the exhibits in context, from the period of Islamic rule to the city's later history. Displays include a section of the Muslim-era wall, a copy of the Koran, an astrolabe and a chess set. The centre also presents the legacy of the successive communities that shaped Ibiza Town, including Phoenicians, Muslims and Catalans.
FAQ
Where is the Madina Yabisa Museum?
It is near the cathedral in Dalt Vila, at Carrer Major, 2, Ibiza.
What can you see at the museum?
Exhibits include part of the Muslim-era wall, a copy of the Koran, an astrolabe and a chess set, along with an audiovisual model of the city's development.
What was Madina Yabisa?
Madina Yabisa was the name of Ibiza Town when it was a medieval Muslim city.
