Preserved archaeological site featuring Roman city walls & an amphitheater abandoned in 7th century.
Once a bustling Roman town but now just part of the walls and some of the amphitheatre exist. Nice to walk around the grounds and take in the various info boards to imagine what life might have been like. Free car parking and also a very quaint church to explore.
We visited here exactly 4 years ago now. It was a lovely quiet walk with plenty of history. Dog friendly and a nice free day out.
Beautiful walk on a Sunday morning, listening to the bells ring out at the local church. There are plenty of signs giving information about the Roman town, and what it would have looked at. Apart from the amphitheatre and remains of the city walls and North Gate, there are no structures to see and there are no excavations currently happening, so expect lots of rolling green fields instead. You can walk your dog along paths outside of livestock fields, but you will need to cross a road to get to the amphitheatre - which is great to stand in the middle of and imagine the events that must have happened there. I parked at the North Gate car park and there was ample space at 9.30 when I parked and 10.30am when I returned.
Lovely place to visit. Lots of history. Very atmospheric especially early morning or late evening. Lots of info boards around the wall which help build a picture of what it would have been like when the Romans were here. Pitty, the walls are not maintained better... Lots of trees growing in the walls and the banks of the amphitheatre so the roots will be doing untold damage to them.
Not much to see but amazing to think of the history of it all. Good for a walk but it's a long walk around! Not much shade except at the beginning with lined trees, so if it's hot be ready for it! Car park is great and easy to find. The church is gorgeous. Amphitheatre unfortunately does not look much like one anymore but still pretty imposing and amazing to think how many people managed it managed to seat. There are many animals along the walk and lovely views. Lots of sheep! Even saw a few Al pacas (I think!) which was surprising and fun. Overall would recommend the visit but don't expect to see too much. Apparently the West gate is the best preserved.
Fantastic place to visit! Steeped in history and well preserved, informative and great for walkers and dog walkers and taking your younger family to teach them about the Roman's it was a great experience. The Amphitheater was incredible you could feel the history there knowing it was for entertainment but very brutal for hundreds of years!
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Good for kids
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Once a bustling Roman town but now just part of the walls and some of the amphitheatre exist. Nice to walk around the grounds and take in the various info boards to imagine what life might have been like. Free car parking and also a very quaint church to explore.
We visited here exactly 4 years ago now. It was a lovely quiet walk with plenty of history. Dog friendly and a nice free day out.
Beautiful walk on a Sunday morning, listening to the bells ring out at the local church. There are plenty of signs giving information about the Roman town, and what it would have looked at. Apart from the amphitheatre and remains of the city walls and North Gate, there are no structures to see and there are no excavations currently happening, so expect lots of rolling green fields instead. You can walk your dog along paths outside of livestock fields, but you will need to cross a road to get to the amphitheatre - which is great to stand in the middle of and imagine the events that must have happened there. I parked at the North Gate car park and there was ample space at 9.30 when I parked and 10.30am when I returned.
Lovely place to visit. Lots of history. Very atmospheric especially early morning or late evening. Lots of info boards around the wall which help build a picture of what it would have been like when the Romans were here. Pitty, the walls are not maintained better... Lots of trees growing in the walls and the banks of the amphitheatre so the roots will be doing untold damage to them.
Not much to see but amazing to think of the history of it all. Good for a walk but it's a long walk around! Not much shade except at the beginning with lined trees, so if it's hot be ready for it! Car park is great and easy to find. The church is gorgeous. Amphitheatre unfortunately does not look much like one anymore but still pretty imposing and amazing to think how many people managed it managed to seat. There are many animals along the walk and lovely views. Lots of sheep! Even saw a few Al pacas (I think!) which was surprising and fun. Overall would recommend the visit but don't expect to see too much. Apparently the West gate is the best preserved.
Fantastic place to visit! Steeped in history and well preserved, informative and great for walkers and dog walkers and taking your younger family to teach them about the Roman's it was a great experience. The Amphitheater was incredible you could feel the history there knowing it was for entertainment but very brutal for hundreds of years!
