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Villa Romana de Milreu

Ruínas Romanas de Milreu
Photo: Turismo do Algarve
Villa Romana de Milreu

Archaeology

Opulent villa of the Roman Empire whose occupation lasted during late antiquity and the early centuries of islamic domain. It is still possible to perceive the architectural aspect of the villa from the early 4th century, with the luxurious residence manor, thermal baths, oil and wine mills, and agricultural installations, which reveals the type of dily life of a familiy of high social and political status.

Integrates this set a temple from the early 4th century, christianized in the 6th century and used as a cemetery in Islamic period up to the 10th century, still preserved until the start of the vaults and with mosaics of the mural coating of the podium.

In the ruins were made important archaeological finds: predominantly marine thematic mosaics, marbles and diverse pottery, painted stucco and sculptures that decorated the interiors and the gardens.

Contacts

Address:
Centro Interpretativo das Ruínas de Milreu
Coiro da Burra, Estoi
8000-443 Faro
Telephone:
+351 289 997 823
Fax:
+351 289 997 823

Guided Tours
Restaurant
Shops

Mai-september: 9.30am–1pm / 2pm – 6.30pm; October-April: 9.00am–1pm / 2pm–5.30pm
Closed: Monday, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December

 

Guided tours are available by appointment.


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