Juliobriga

#317 among destinations in Spain

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Juliobriga (Spanish: Julióbriga, was the most important urban centre in Roman Cantabria, as stated by numerous Latin authors including Pliny the Elder. The site has traditionally been identified with ruins in the village of Retortillo and its Villafría district, in the municipality of Campoo de Enmedio. ()

Local name: Julióbriga Coordinates: 42°59'14"N, 4°6'40"W

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Juliobriga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collegiate Church of San Pedro de Cervatos, Iglesia de San Sebastián, Domus Romana, Castillo de San Vicente.

2.9 miSW
Church
Collegiate Church of San Pedro de Cervatos
74 min walk • The Collegiate Church of San Pedro de Cervatos is a remarkable Romanesque church nestled in the Cantabria region of Spain. This architectural gem, dating back to the 12th century, is renowned for its exquisite stone carvings and historical significance.
1.7 miNW
Church
Iglesia de San Sebastián, Reinosa
44 min walk • The church of San Sebastián, in Reinosa, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1983. It is located in San Sebastián street, in front of Juan XXIII square, in the centre of the town, very close to the Casa de las Princesas.
~1000 ftSW
Museum
Domus Romana
5 min walk • Juliobriga was the most important urban centre in Roman Cantabria, as stated by numerous Latin authors including Pliny the Elder.
5.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Castillo de San Vicente
145 min walk • San Vicente Castle, better known as Argüeso Castle, is a medieval fortification in the Spanish municipality of Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, in southern Cantabria. It was declared of cultural interest in 1983.
~870 ftSW
42°59'8"N • 4°6'49"W
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5 min walk • Church
4.9 miSE
Church
Real Santuario de Montesclaros
126 min walk • The Royal Sanctuary of Montesclaros is a Dominican monastery located in the municipality of Valdeprado del Rio, halfway up the slope between the Solaloma Peak and the Ebro River, on a slight ledge of land from which dominates an extensive area ...
5 miW
Church
Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor
128 min walk • The church of Santa María La Mayor is an outstanding example of Romanesque religious architecture in southern Cantabria. The current temple dates from the 12th century and is located in the town of Villacantid, in the heart of the municipality ...
4.6 miE
Locality
Las Rozas de Valdearroyo
119 min walk • One of the main attractions in Las Rozas de Valdearroyo is the stunning natural scenery that surrounds the town. The rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear rivers provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching,...