expat Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 Thought I would share with you this site of heritage about 4 hours from my home. Italica is 20 minutes NW of Sevilla in the region of Andalucia (Hispania Baetica to the Romans) where there are Roman ruins dated to around 200 AD. Discovered were the remains of 5 villas, an amphitheatre about half the size of the colliseum and some wonderfull mosaic flooring beautifully preserved. The town was also the birthplace of Trajan and Hadrian. We are planning a trip there next Spring 32 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted September 24, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 24, 2022 Wonderful pictures, thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted September 25, 2022 · Administrator Share Posted September 25, 2022 The mosaics look so new, it’s hard to believe they’re nearly 2000 years old! Absolutely spectacular. Love the owl, he looks especially distinguished 🥰 The “brioche” pattern in the second to last image reminded me of this mosaic I saw, as it contains that same pattern: 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth77 Posted September 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 25, 2022 Lovely site but I am even more envious of the lovely weather you're having there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 @Restitutor what a marvelous maze in that mosaic, I bet that would be quite a challenge to solve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor jdmKY Posted September 25, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 25, 2022 @expat, I was not able to visit that part of Spain, but I did stay in Barcelona this July. Our hotel, Catalonia Magdelenes, offered up quite a surprise. During excavation of the site, the remains of a Roman aqueduct were unearthed! The hotel preserved the site, installing a plexiglass floor and case in the lobby so visitors can view the discovery. We absolutely loved our visit to Spain! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 @jdmKY nice surprise. Spain has a large and diverse history, discoveries from the period from The Carthaginians to the end of Roman rule are frequently discovered. Glad you enjoyed your visit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted September 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 I visited Italica in 2014 (how time flies!). Lots of mosaics, this was another one from there: Merida well worth a visit too. Maybe Spain for quick vacation soon - have time off to take and needing inspiration 😄 ATB, Aidan. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwerpen2306 Posted October 2, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 2, 2022 @expat Spain is very nice to live. I lived about 3 years near to Algeciras and was making at least 2 times a month the trip to Ceuta for my job. As young man it was a very happy time and I think the way of live changed a lot in 50 years. @jdmKY thanks for the tip, it ill be for the month of may next year to admire this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted October 2, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 25 minutes ago, antwerpen2306 said: @expat Spain is very nice to live. I lived about 3 years near to Algeciras and was making at least 2 times a month the trip to Ceuta for my job. As young man it was a very happy time and I think the way of live changed a lot in 50 years. @jdmKY thanks for the tip, it ill be for the month of may next year to admire this I am also in Andalucia, on the other side, Almeria Province Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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