Regina Turdulorum

Casas de Reina, Spain

The remains of the Roman town of Regina Turdulorum, found near the municipality of Casas de Reina in Badajoz province, form an extremely interesting ensemble, in a perfect state of preservation, with the forum and a 1st century AD theatre as its most remarkable features.

The Roman theatre was built in the age of the Flavian emperors, could seat one thousand spectators and was operational until the 4th century AD.

Meanwhile Regina's Roman forum preserves the foundations of some houses, civil buildings, porticoes and the odd remnants of paving or Roman road that transport you directly to this period of history. A porticoed templum with a small room dedicated to the worship of the emperor and the imperial house has also been recovered through different excavations, alongside which other buildings must have existed, such as the market and the basilica.

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Casas de Reina, Spain
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Founded: 1st century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Spain

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www.turismoextremadura.com

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Jorge Peña (15 months ago)
A place with a peculiar charm. It will be surprising to find the remains in the area due to the sober surroundings. Remains of an ancient settlement and a beautiful amphitheater not too destroyed. I recommend seeing it because it is a short and very interesting visit.
Karen C (18 months ago)
It is a very interesting site, it is well organized and has a lot of information at each excavated point. The projections are much bigger than what it is, but it's a shame they didn't follow through. I hope they resume archaeological work again, because it is worth it. We loved it, admission is free and there is an information office at the entrance.
DAVID EFGH (19 months ago)
Amazing place with so much culture. It was very interesting and also extremely near to the Castle of Reina.
Mikko Moisio (2 years ago)
Great small city ruins
M P (4 years ago)
Worth a visit if you are in the area. Regina Turdulorum was a key roman city in the south of Spain. Little is know about it but most likely its presence was linked to the iron mines of La Jayona nearby. Later on the romans were displaced by the Goths which were displaced by the muslims which were displaced by Spanish christians...
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