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Archaeological site dating from between the 1st and 5th centuries D. C. An example of a luxurious villa, given the material that has been excavated, marble, sculptures, wall paintings, etc. and its construction is linked to the officials responsible for the administration of the province of Tarraconensis. This villa was once the residence of the Provincial Governor Caius Valerious Avitus.The town was abandoned between the 6th and 7th centuries.The first excavations began in 1967 and were carried out by Serra Vilaró and Sánchez Real.
Practical info
Construction: Villa
Origin: Romanisation (A.D.)
Artistic period: Classical-Roman
Historic period: Romanisation (A.D.)
Location
Paseo del Fortín s/n
43893 Altafulla (Tarragona)
http://www.mnat.es/esp/tarraco/monu/monu11.htmlUseful information
From Jun 01 to Sep 30
From Tuesday to Saturday
From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
From 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Public holidays and Sundays
From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
From Oct 01 to May 31
From Tuesday to Saturday
From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
From 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Public holidays and Sundays
From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Closed: Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 25 and 26 December.
Prices
General: €1,80
Children: Admission free
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