Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio, Torres Novas

Name: Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio
Address: Torres Novas, Portugal

#3 among attractions in Torres Novas

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The Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio is an archaeological site located in central Portugal. Situated in the rural civil parish of Santa Maria, it is located approximately 3 km from the centre of the municipal seat of Torres Novas. Receiving its name from a mosaic pavement onsite, the specific translation of piece is still unclear, but assumed that the site was owned by a couple. The ruins were first excavated in 1962, yielding hundreds of coins and well as ceramics, bronze works, Assyrian and Egyptian glass works. Also revealed were some jewellery and a statue of Eros. ()

Local name: Vila de Cardílio Length: 213 ftWidth: 164 ftCoordinates: 39°27'11"N, 8°31'43"W

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Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castelo de Torres Novas, Igreja Matriz da Golegã, Church of Atalaia, Cave of Aroeira.

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Church
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Archaeological site
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Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Aroeira 3
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1.9 miN
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Park
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1.9 miN
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