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Ruínas de Conimbriga Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 119 photos

House of the Fountains, Conimbriga - Ruínas de Conimbriga

The ancient city of Conimbriga is the largest Roman settlement in Portugal.
Before the romans came there was a celt village in this location and there are archaeological evidence that Conimbriga was inhabited between the 9th century BC and the 7th/8th century AD.
What we see today is a Roman City founded in the second
half of the 1st century BC.
During the 3rd century AD, under the threat of the barbaric invasions, the fortified wall was built, however it wasn't enough and, in the year 468 AD, the Suabii captured the town, abandoned by part of its population.
The first signs of interest for Conimbriga are found during the Renaissance. In 1519 King D. Manuel makes public aware of his fascination with the ruins. Nowadays Conimbriga is an area
designated as national monument.

Last visit to Ruínas de Conimbriga: Dec 2003
Intro Written Oct 1, 2004
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Mosaics in the House of the Fountains, Conimbriga - Ruínas de Conimbriga

Mosaics in the House of the Fountains Things to Do (6)

This house is the one where the mosaics are better preserved and can be admired. more travel advice

House of the Fountains Things to Do (6)

The House of the Fountains is a great Roman residential building dating from the beginnings of the 1st century. The... more travel advice

The Aqueduct, Conimbriga - Ruínas de Conimbriga

The Aqueduct Things to Do (6)

The aqueduct has 3,5Km long til Alcabideque, where water was captured, and ended in a distribution tower near the arch. more travel advice

House of Cantaber, Conimbriga - Ruínas de Conimbriga

House of Cantaber Things to Do (6)

The house of Cantaber occupied a very central insula in the urban pattern of Conimbriga. This house, one of the most... more travel advice

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Docu2001 Aug 17, 2005 at 2:49 AM

Portugal is a splendid country - I look forward to returning ... Best, Doc
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CubsIn4 Oct 13, 2004 at 4:12 PM

Thanks for sharing. I'll have to be sure to check this out if I ever have the chance to visit Portugal.
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Bwana_Brown Oct 13, 2004 at 4:03 PM

An amazing spot - sorry I missed it in my rush past! Fantastic photos of these ruins - the Swastika mosaic looks 3D if you stare long enough!