Roman villa of Vilares, Cascais

#46 among attractions in Cascais

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The Roman ruins of Vilares is an archaeological excavation in the civil parish of Alcabideche, municipality of Cascais, discovered in the early part of the 21st century on a site designated for residential development. The site identified remnants that implied a necropolis and remains of a Roman villa, but suggested occupation since the Iron Age until Moorish intervention. ()

Length: 70 ftWidth: 585 ftCoordinates: 38°43'49"N, 9°26'38"W

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Roman villa of Vilares – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort of Cresmina, Bar Praia da Rainha, Palmela Palace, Casino Estoril.

1.9 miW
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38°41'57"N • 9°25'5"W
Bar Praia da Rainha, Cascais
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Palmela Palace, Cascais
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3 miSE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Casino Estoril, Cascais
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2.5 miSE
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2.6 miSE
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Museum
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2.4 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Farol da Guia, Cascais
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1.7 miW
Forts and castles
Fort of Guincho, Cascais
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1.8 miE
Area
Alcabideche, Cascais
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2.7 miSE
38°41'43"N • 9°25'27"W
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