Archaeological park Italica

Lassen Sie sich vom Reichtum und der Monumentalität der römischen Stadt Itálica während der Führung “Archäologischer Park Itálica” überraschen!

Just 10 kilometres from Seville is the Itálica archaeological park, which offers visitors an interesting insight into the life of the Roman population in the former province of Baetica. Itálica has its origins in a military camp dating back to 206 B.C., but developed to full bloom under the emperors Trajan and, particularly, Adrian. At the site of the city expansion under Adrian, the Nova Urbs, the former amphitheatre stands out, which is one of the biggest of the Roman world. Near this, private residences (domus) with floor mosaic can be seen. In particular, the so-called Casa de los Pájaros and the Casa de los Planetas convince through the quality of their mosaics. Semi-public buildings with hypocaust and frescoes, the large thermal bath and the network of roads – some still with the original surface – are further highlights.

Combine this tour with one of the following tours:

• Archaeological Museum Seville (Duration: approx. 1 h): Statues and everyday objects from Roman times are exhibited here. Majority of the finds are from Itálica and the province of Seville. From January 2020 till end of 2022, the museum is closed for renovation work!
• Hall of Antiquities: Archaeological museum of the city of Seville, which is the biggest excavation site of the historic old town. Finds from the Roman period and the Medieval ages. (Duration: approx. 30 min.). Free entry with the entry ticket for Real Alcázar.
• Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija (Duration: approx. 45 min.). Mosaics from Italica have decorated the ground floor of this palace since the beginning of the 20^th century.