Cidade de Ammaia (ruínas)
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Amazing to find the ruins of such a large Roman settlement, so under the radar. We just happened to see it on a map, and asked for directions at a gas station. You can walk around various areas of what used to be the town, and see ruins of the main gate, baths and forum, which are pretty cool. It is an interesting site, and there appears to be current archaeological work being done. There's also a nice museum with recovered artefacts of Roman life, and a short movie in English (the exhibits are mainly in Portuguese). Definitely more than worth the 3 euro entry fee!
Laura RobinsonLaura Robinson
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If in the area it is definitely worth a one hour or less visit to learn about how this part of Portugal was important during the Roman empire, especially for the production of olive oil, wine and cereals that were exported throughout the empire. Foodies can learn one things or two from how the Mediterranean diet was widespread in Europe since ancient times. The archeological site seems to be ready to be further excavated and the little museum gives good information about this Roman city.
Fabrizio AndreuzziFabrizio Andreuzzi
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This complex is a museum, plus outdoor ruins. The museum has many artefacts that were discovered in the area, with reading material plus a video clip about Ammaia. The outdoor ruins though could be better kept, it's almost as if they've been forgotten (I'm assuming not enough funds to do further escavations and keep it tidy). In spite of that, it's an interesting side trip to discover more about this accient Roman city.
Vanessa BernardoVanessa Bernardo
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I visited Cidade Romana de Ammaia in November, 2017 while on my bicycle tour of Portugal. It is an incredible place, albeit only 1-2% of the excavation has been completed. The small museum in the building as you enter is excellent, many items on display, funerary grave markers, coins, weapons, statues, glass and pottery. I have loved seeing all the Roman ruins on my bicycle tour; I love the ancient history.
Len DeMossLen DeMoss
20
Interesting place to visit if you like your history. You have to visit the museum which at 3€ each is good value. There is lots of artefacts to see and there was an interesting video about the sit (in English with Portuguese sun titles). You have to use your imagination but when you see the video it must have been an amazing place in Roman times. Well worth a visit.
Wayne BWayne B
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An interesting place to visit. The tickets are cheap, so it is good to help and support this kind of places. The museum is not the biggest one but it has the essential to make it interesting. On the outside we can find the roman ruins and it could be better explored. There is such a vast area but the digging places are very few and not so well preserved.
Alexandra AlvesAlexandra Alves
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Estr. da Calçadinha 4, São Salvador da Aramenha, Portugal
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+351 245 919 089
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ammaia.pt
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The Roman ruins of Ammaia are located in Portugal within the Nature Park of the Serra de São Mamede, a mountainous expanse of forest in the civil parish of São Salvador da Aramenha, municipality of Marvão, along the border with Spain.
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