The Best Preserved Roman Ruins in Portugal

Explore the finest examples of ancient Roman architecture in Portugal. Below, we have highlighted the best preserved Roman sites across the country.

Top Roman Sites in Portugal

Each site listed here has played a role in shaping the ancient world. The ruins offer insight into Roman engineering, daily life, and culture. For an interactive visual overview of all Roman sites in Portugal, please consult our Roman Sites Map above.

Explore the Best Preserved Roman Ruins in Portugal

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Title	Country	Type	Rating	Popularity	Excerpt
Machado de Castro National Museum: Preserving Roman and Medieval Heritage in Coimbra	Portugal	Museum	4.7	Medium	The Machado de Castro National Museum in Coimbra showcases layers of history from its Roman origins as a forum to its medieval role as a bishop's palace, blending archaeological remains with modern a…
Roman Bridge of Chaves: An Ancient Roman Structure in Portugal	Portugal	Infrastructure	4.7	Medium	The Roman Bridge of Chaves is a well-preserved ancient structure that reflects the engineering skills of Roman builders and the historical development of the city of Chaves. It offers a glimpse into …
Conimbriga: An Ancient Roman Municipium in Central Portugal	Portugal	City	4.6	Medium	Conimbriga is an archaeological site in central Portugal that showcases a long history from Iron Age origins through Roman urban development to Late Antiquity. It features well-preserved mosaics, pub…
Roman Temple of Évora	Portugal	Religious	4.6	High	Discover the history and architecture of the Roman Temple of Évora.
Évora Aqueduct: Água de Prata	Portugal	Infrastructure	4.5	Medium	Discover the history of the Évora Aqueduct.
Miróbriga Archaeological Site: A Celtic and Roman Settlement in Portugal	Portugal	City	4.5	Low	Miróbriga shows its evolution from a Celtic fortified village to a Roman city with public buildings and baths, and later occupation through Visigothic and early Islamic periods.
Museum of Archaeology D. Diogo de Sousa	Portugal	Museum	4.5	Medium	Located in Braga, Portugal, this museum conserves and showcases artifacts from prehistoric to Roman and Medieval times, reflecting the region's long history of human settlement.
Rua dos Correeiros Archaeological Site: Uncovering Lisbon’s Multilayered Past	Portugal	Museum	4.5	Low	The Rua dos Correeiros site reveals Lisbon's long history from the Iron Age through Roman, Islamic, medieval, and modern times, showcasing evolving urban life beneath the city.
Cellas: A Roman Villa Tower in Belmonte, Portugal	Portugal	Domestic	4.4	Medium	Cellas is a Roman-era site featuring a distinctive tower that was part of a villa complex owned by a merchant involved in the tin trade. Its layered history spans Roman occupation, medieval legends, …
Roman Arch of Dona Isabel in Évora: A Historic Gateway from Ancient to Medieval Times	Portugal	Civic	4.4	Very Low	The Roman Arch of Dona Isabel in Évora, Portugal, is a remarkable remnant of the city’s ancient Roman past, later adapted through medieval and Renaissance periods.
Roman Bridge over the Ribeira de Odivelas: A Historic Structure in Portugal	Portugal	Infrastructure	4.4	Very Low	The Roman Bridge over the Ribeira de Odivelas near Vila Ruiva, Portugal, showcases a long history of construction and repair from Roman times through the Middle Ages to the present, reflecting its en…
Roman Theatre in Lisbon	Portugal	Entertainment	4.4	Medium	Discover the Roman Theatre in Lisbon.
São Cucufate Roman Villa: A Roman Villa and Monastic Site in Portugal	Portugal	Domestic	4.4	Low	São Cucufate offers a glimpse into Roman rural life and its transformation through Visigothic and medieval periods, reflecting centuries of agricultural, religious, and architectural evolution.
Roman Villa of Pisões: A Roman Rural Estate near Beja, Portugal	Portugal	Domestic	4.3	Low	The Villa Romana de Pisões offers insight into Roman rural life and agricultural practices in southern Portugal, with remains spanning from the 1st to 4th centuries AD and evidence of continued use i…
Ammaia: An Ancient Roman City in Portugal	Portugal	City	4.2	Medium	Ammaia is a Roman-era city near São Salvador da Aramenha, Portugal, known for its historical role as a regional hub and its well-preserved ruins that reveal urban life in antiquity.
Cerro da Vila: A Roman and Later Settlement in Algarve, Portugal	Portugal	Domestic	4.2	Low	Cerro da Vila offers a glimpse into a rural settlement that evolved through Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic periods, reflecting its role in agriculture, trade, and local industry along the Algarve coa…
Roman Thermae of Maximinus in Braga: Ancient Public Baths of Bracara Augusta	Portugal	Sanitation	4.2	Medium	The Roman Thermae of Maximinus in Braga, Portugal, represent an important example of Roman urban architecture and social life, reflecting the city's role as the capital of the province of Gallaecia a…
Tróia: Roman Fish Processing Ruins in Portugal	Portugal	Economic	4.2	Low	Tróia features a Roman industrial settlement focused on fish processing and trade.
Milreu: A Roman Villa Complex and Archaeological Site in Faro, Portugal	Portugal	Domestic	4.1	Medium	Milreu offers a glimpse into Roman rural life and its evolution through Christian and Muslim periods, featuring well-preserved architecture and mosaics that reflect its diverse historical phases.
Eburobrittium: A Roman Settlement in Gaeiras, Portugal	Portugal	City	1	Very Low	Eburobrittium was a Roman city located between ancient Olisipo and Colipo, reflecting the Roman presence in western Iberia.