Roman villa of Ammaia

The Roman ruins of Ammaia are located in Portugal within the Nature Park of the Serra de São Mamede, a mountainous expanse of forest in the civil parish of São Salvador da Aramenha, municipality of Marvão, along the border with Spain.

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Type: Museum
Description: cultural heritage monument in Marvão, Portugal
Also known as: “Cidade romana de Ammaia - ruínas romanas”
Address: Estrada da Calçadinha, São Salvador Da Aramenha, 7330

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ponte da Portagem, Torre da Portagem e área envolvente and Castle of Marvão.

Ponte da Portagem, Torre da Portagem e área envolvente

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Ponte da Portagem, Torre da Portagem e área envolvente is situated 1½ km north of Roman villa of Ammaia.

Castle of Marvão

Castle

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The Castle of Marvão is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Marvão, in the municipality of Marvão, Portuguese district of Portalegre. Castle of Marvão is situated 3 km north of Roman villa of Ammaia.

Câmara Municipal de Marvão

Public building

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Câmara Municipal de Marvão is a public building, which is situated 3 km north of Roman villa of Ammaia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santo António das Areias and Castelo de Vide.

Santo António das Areias

Village

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Santo António das Areias is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Roman villa of Ammaia.

Castelo de Vide

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Castelo de Vide is a mountain village in Alentejo. In 2011, it had about 3,400 residents. The romantic character of the village of Castelo de Vide, associated with its gardens, abundance of vegetation, mild climate and proximity to the Serra de São Mamede, made it known as "Sintra do Alentejo".