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Conímbriga Roman Ruins: Half-day
3 h
Half Day
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Stop At: Roman Ruins and Museum of Conimbriga, R. das Ruinas 7, Condeixa-a-Nova 3150-220 Portugal
Populated since prehistoric times, the site of Conímbriga was occupied by Roman troops in 139 BC. C., becoming then the prosperous capital of the province of Lusitânia. In the following century, during the rule of Emperor Augustus, the city grew urbanistically, dating from that time the construction of structures fundamental to the everyday life of a Roman city, such as the forum, the amphitheater and the thermal baths. Later, a three-nave basilica was built in the center of the village.
Explore the House of Repuxos and delight in the beautiful central garden, which preserves the original hydraulic structure with more than five hundred fountains, surrounded by a magnificent set of figurative mosaics with scenes of hunting, mythological passages, the seasons, monsters, birds and marine animals.
Then visit the Museum where, through objects found throughout the many years of excavations, the various spaces evoke the daily life of the ancient Roman city, the experience of religion, the architecture of the noble houses and their decoration, and life in the forum.
Roman Portugal awaits you in the Central Portugal region!
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Roman Ruins and Museum of Conimbriga, R. das Ruinas 7, Condeixa-a-Nova 3150-220 Portugal
Populated since prehistoric times, the site of Conímbriga was occupied by Roman troops in 139 BC. C., becoming then the prosperous capital of the province of Lusitânia. In the following century, during the rule of Emperor Augustus, the city grew urbanistically, dating from that time the construction of structures fundamental to the everyday life of a Roman city, such as the forum, the amphitheater and the thermal baths. Later, a three-nave basilica was built in the center of the village.
Explore the House of Repuxos and delight in the beautiful central garden, which preserves the original hydraulic structure with more than five hundred fountains, surrounded by a magnificent set of figurative mosaics with scenes of hunting, mythological passages, the seasons, monsters, birds and marine animals.
Then visit the Museum where, through objects found throughout the many years of excavations, the various spaces evoke the daily life of the ancient Roman city, the experience of religion, the architecture of the noble houses and their decoration, and life in the forum.
Roman Portugal awaits you in the Central Portugal region!
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Roman Ruins and Museum of Conimbriga
Not included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
80%
Original
40%
Adrenaline
20%
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