Tour of the Roman Empire in Cuenca
Excursions & day trips

Tour of the Roman Empire in Cuenca

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 11 hours
Do this because
  • Learn about the Roman Empire in Cuenca
  • Discover the Archaeological site of Segobriga
  • Visit the Mosaics of Noheda, one of the largest of the Roman Empire in the world
What to expect

With this half-day tour, you'll learn about the Roman Empire from Madrid.

You'll first visit the Roman City of Segobriga, an Archaeological site which is one of the most important and best-preserved Roman remains in Spain. The Roman City of Segobriga was the commercial and economic center of the Lapis Specularis mining. Lapis Specularis is a variety of gypsum that forms crystal sheets and were used as the first window panes in history. The Lapis Specularis became much in demand by the wealthiest families of the empire, and the economic growth allowed the growth of the city. There were only seven Roman cities in Hispania with Theatre, Amphitheatre and Circus, and Segobriga was one of them. The economy of the city collapsed when the technique of manufacturing glass in sheets was developed and demand of the Lapis Specularis ceased.

You will also visit some of those mines that made Segobriga and its region great (Lapis Specularis Mines). Here you will discover how this crystal was mined from its natural site, how they worked in the mines, and how the miners who worked there lived.

Finally, you will visit the Mosaics of the Villa of Noheda, one of the largest of the Roman Empire in the world.

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What's included
  • check Tickets
  • check Guide specialized in history and archeology
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Plaza del Conde de Casal, 6, Madrid, Spain

What to remember
  • Wear comfortable footwear (trekking boots if possible)
  • Wear warm clothes in winter
  • Bring a hat and water in summer
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Provider
Cuenqueando
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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