Pubol castle Tarragona National Archaeological Museum

Ruins of Empuries

Empúries

Empúries

Empúries

Empúries 

Empuries has a very nice beach, which is dwarfed by the most important archaeological site in Spain, like the ruins of the Greek Paleopolis at Sant Marti d´Empuries, with the Neopolis, necropolis and the Roman Ruins as well as the museum of the excavations. The foundation of Empuries is ascribed to the Greeks who had settled at Marsseille in 550BC. A visit to the ruins shows the market, the agora, the holy area where the temples stood and the main one dedicated to Jupiter. Among a group of altars, the statue of Aesculapius was found, a reproduction of which can be seen. The museum shows reproductions of the most valuable finds, which are kept in Barcelona and Girona. The ruins of a Christian basilica and Visigoth sarcophagi are found in the harbour area. Of the Roman town, the southern wall, the amphitheatre and the arena are preserved as well as the ruins of a Roman villa.

Ruins of Empuries


Area: Beyond Barcelona
Opening hours: Open every day from 10 to 20h.
Prices: Paying entry.
Phone: 972 77 02 08
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anonymous (2 Jun 2006 - 10:44)
great place to go
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  1. Empuries - anonymous (2 Jun 2006 - 10:44)

    great place to go

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