Cidade de Ammaia (ruínas)

Amazing to find the ruins of such a large Roman settlement, so under the radar. We just happened to see it on a map, and asked for directions at a gas station. You can walk around various areas of what used to be the town, and see ruins of the main gate, baths and forum, which are pretty cool. It is an interesting site, and there appears to be current archaeological work being done. There's also a nice museum with recovered artefacts of Roman life, and a short movie in English (the exhibits are mainly in Portuguese). Definitely more than worth the 3 euro entry fee!

Wonderfully mysterious place. Great stories told by the caretaker, Mr António Raposo.
A pity the authorities don't give this space enough importance. A roman city divided by a busy road, without even a zebra crossing.
Great findings in coins, artifacts and statues... But the latter are in the British museum.

We've been visiting Marvão for years and had never stopped at this place. Ruins are mostly foundations, some the towers of the south gate are preserved. The museum has a nice collection of daily use items and some jewellery and coins

Great place to spend a few hours using your imagination on how life must have been in Roman times. There is a fee to enter, 3€ per person. In the museum you’ll see fascinating artifacts such as pottery, jewelry, coins, glass ware, headstones and such. You also get the opportunity to explore the area outside where excavation started in 1995. So far they have uncovered parts of the Roman baths, forum and South Gate. Really enjoyed this experience.

I visited Cidade Romana de Ammaia in November, 2017 while on my bicycle tour of Portugal. It is an incredible place, albeit only 1-2% of the excavation has been completed. The small museum in the building as you enter is excellent, many items on display, funerary grave markers, coins, weapons, statues, glass and pottery. I have loved seeing all the Roman ruins on my bicycle tour; I love the ancient history.

Interesting place. The museum its small but with some nice pieces. I didnt have the opportunity to visit the excavation because of the rain

Amazing place...incredible history...fab museum and art exhibition...wow!

Marvelous historical place, easy walk through, very friendly staff.

For so called "ruins" these ruins were in great shape, not ruined at all - however I was expecting to find more romans and ancients in an ancient roman city, but the best I could find were some elderly tourists...

Very interesting, 25ha site not yet excavated except in a few selected parts. Some lovely examples of glassware found on site in the exhibition area

Incredible place to visit, so much to diga sim discover still. The staff was very friendly and passionate about their work, a real pleasure.

One of the best locations for viewing Roman architecture and artifacts. The people here really know very well the history of this Roman city and the investigations that are taking place here.

Beautiful and so much to explore. Although only 3% have been dig so far.

Roman city, almost totally unexplored archeologically. Worth take a look at the online radar surveys of the site. In a region that is a must see!

Must see if you’re in the area, amazing work they’re doing here!

Beautiful city

Mandatory place to see

Very interesting, old Roman City.

The remains of a beautiful ancient civilization

Loved it