Roman Town Ruins of Escora

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Santarém > Constância > Montalvo

Location

The Ruins of the Roman City of Escora are located in the serene locality of Montalvo, integrated into the municipality of Constância, in the heart of the Santarém district. This geographical setting offers a transitional landscape, where the placidity of the rural environment harmonizes with the proximity of watercourses, conferring a calm and inviting atmosphere. Its location allows for an immersive experience in a country setting, ideal for contemplation and enjoyment of tranquility, far from urban hustle and bustle.

A Legacy of the Roman Empire

This archaeological site is an eloquent testimony to the presence and influence of the Roman Empire in the Iberian Peninsula. The ruins of Escora represent the remains of an ancient Roman settlement that flourished in this strategic area. The importance of the site lies in its ability to reveal crucial aspects of daily life, social and economic organization, and the engineering and civil architecture solutions that characterized Roman settlements in ancient Lusitania.

By walking through these remains, it is possible to go back in time and imagine the vitality that once filled this space. Each fragment of stone and each foundation outline tells a millenary story, contributing to the understanding of a fundamental period in regional and national history.

The Vestiges of Civil Architecture

During a visit to the Ruins of the Roman City of Escora, visitors can observe the foundations of various structures that made up this residential and productive nucleus. The remains, carefully preserved, allow a glimpse into the layout of buildings, the delimitation of spaces, and the complexity of domestic and administrative infrastructures of the time.

Although the original buildings are in ruins, the site invites careful observation of the wall layouts, pavements, and other architectural features that once shaped this Roman community. The visit provides a tangible perspective on the ingenious Roman civil construction and their way of life, in a dialogue between the surrounding nature and the unfolding history here.

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