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Virginia Rodríguez García (20 months ago)
Recent archaeological site, of enormous dimensions, in the open air, presumably with a part yet to be discovered. The site consists mainly of the ruins of a Roman city, but it also houses the rest of different settlements until the Middle Ages. The remains of a Roman city stand out, with its forum, baths, market, houses, necropolis and other buildings. The set also includes a visitable medieval castle, known as Castro el Viejo. From its walls you can see a spectacular view of the area, with its endless fields planted with olive trees. Impressive for its dimensions. The discovery and archaeological and tourist exploitation of the site is recent, so it is presumed that there is still a lot to discover. From Baena, the nearest town, there are indications to access it. The road is very basic, but it can be easily accessed by vehicle. The complex has a large free outdoor car park at the entrance, a reception center and toilets. Customer service is very warm and informative. Access for the disabled in wheelchairs is not possible, it is difficult, since the routes for the visit are steep and stony. Flat, comfortable shoes with rubber soles are recommended for the visit. The most significant finds in the field of statuary are found in the Historical and Archaeological Museum of the town of Baena, with reproductions of the statues erected in various parts of the site.
Recent archaeological site, of enormous dimensions, in the open air, presumably with a part yet to be discovered. The site consists mainly of the ruins of a Roman city, but it also houses the rest of different settlements until the Middle Ages. The remains of a Roman city stand out, with its forum, baths, market, houses, necropolis and other buildings. The set also includes a visitable medieval castle, known as Castro el Viejo. From its walls you can see a spectacular view of the area, with its endless fields planted with olive trees. Impressive for its dimensions. The discovery and archaeological and tourist exploitation of the site is recent, so it is presumed that there is still a lot to discover. From Baena, the nearest town, there are indications to access it. The road is very basic, but it can be easily accessed by vehicle. The complex has a large free outdoor car park at the entrance, a reception center and toilets. Customer service is very warm and informative. Access for the disabled in wheelchairs is not possible, it is difficult, since the routes for the visit are steep and stony. Flat, comfortable shoes with rubber soles are recommended for the visit. The most significant finds in the field of statuary are found in the Historical and Archaeological Museum of the town of Baena, with reproductions of the statues erected in various parts of the site.
Rosa María Mantas Baltanás (2 years ago)
I have loved visiting it and that I have only seen outside the fence. The access road and the firm in very poor condition. On the website it indicated that it was open and when we arrived it was closed for construction and we could not visit it. You can visit the graves in the same facilities. And following the wire fence you can see the castle. Everything is full of debris. archaeological sites...many remains of pots on the ground...
I have loved visiting it and that I have only seen outside the fence. The access road and the firm in very poor condition. On the website it indicated that it was open and when we arrived it was closed for construction and we could not visit it. You can visit the graves in the same facilities. And following the wire fence you can see the castle. Everything is full of debris. archaeological sites...many remains of pots on the ground...
Marco Castiglioni (3 years ago)
Very interesting archaeological site with Roman and Iberian remains. It has a large extension and there is still much to be excavated and discovered. Some findings have been taken to the archaeological museum of Baena. We visited it on the November long weekend and we found that many areas are closed or disabled because they are being excavated (only for that reason I give it 3 stars). It was a sunny day and it was quite hot... Considering the little shade there is, we advise against going in summer.
Very interesting archaeological site with Roman and Iberian remains. It has a large extension and there is still much to be excavated and discovered. Some findings have been taken to the archaeological museum of Baena. We visited it on the November long weekend and we found that many areas are closed or disabled because they are being excavated (only for that reason I give it 3 stars). It was a sunny day and it was quite hot... Considering the little shade there is, we advise against going in summer.
Alejandro Pomar (3 years ago)
A must visit if you are in the area. The magic of so many cultures settled in the same location, separated by millennia. At no site open to the public have I seen so many remains in the open. Part of the findings of the wall tower are in the Archaeological / Historical Museum of Baena.
A must visit if you are in the area. The magic of so many cultures settled in the same location, separated by millennia. At no site open to the public have I seen so many remains in the open. Part of the findings of the wall tower are in the Archaeological / Historical Museum of Baena.
Juan Manuel López Domínguez (Juanma) (3 years ago)
Unforgettable experience, especially if the night visit is made, at sunset. Great work of recovery of the Iberian city, and later Roman. Important vestiges.
Unforgettable experience, especially if the night visit is made, at sunset. Great work of recovery of the Iberian city, and later Roman. Important vestiges.
