Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Carvalheiras Roman ruins is a protected area in Braga, Portugal. Carvalheiras Roman ruins is situated nearby to the community center Associação Portuguesa dos Veteranos de Guerra, as well as near the square Praceta Engenheiro Antenor.Photo: Joseolgon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Protected area
- Description: cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
- Also known as: “Ínsula das Carvalheiras”, “Ínsula de Bracara Augusta”, “Insulae das Carva”, and “Insulae de Bracara Augusta”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Domus da Escola Velha da Sé and Braga Cathedral.
Domus da Escola Velha da Sé
Archaeological site
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Domus da Escola Velha da Sé is an archaeological site, which is situated 140 metres east of Carvalheiras Roman ruins.
Braga Cathedral
Church
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The Cathedral of Braga is a Roman Catholic church in the northern city of Braga, Portugal. Due to its long history and artistic significance, it is also one of the most important buildings in the country. Braga Cathedral is situated 340 metres northeast of Carvalheiras Roman ruins.
Biblioteca Lúcio Craveiro da Silva
Library
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Biblioteca Lúcio Craveiro da Silva is a library, which is situated 200 metres east of Carvalheiras Roman ruins.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sé and São João do Souto.
Sé
Suburb
Braga is a civil parish in the municipality of Braga, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Maximinos, Sé and Cividade. The population in 2011 was 14,572, in an area of 2.57 km2.
São João do Souto
Suburb
Braga is a civil parish in the municipality of Braga, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes São José de São Lázaro and São João do Souto.
São Vicente
Suburb
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São Vicente is a Portuguese freguesia, located in the municipality of Braga. The population in 2011 was 13,236, in an area of 2.55 km². In São Vicente is located the Faculty of Philosophy part of Catholic University of Portugal, the Escola Secundária Sá de Miranda and the Colégio D.
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
- Categories: Roman city, Roman archaeological site, cultural heritage, roman ruins, tourism, tourist attraction, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Braga, Braga District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
41.54827° or 41° 32′ 54″ northLongitude
-8.43034° or 8° 25′ 49″ westOpen location code
8CHHGHX9+8VOpenStreetMap ID
way 170679566OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q10365478
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In Other Languages
“Carvalheiras Roman ruins” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Insula de Bracara Augusta”
- Portuguese: “Ruinas romanas das Carvalheiras”
- Portuguese: “Ruínas romanas das carvalheiras”
- Portuguese: “Ruínas romanas das Carvalheiras”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Associação Portuguesa dos Veteranos de Guerra and Praceta Engenheiro Antenor.
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