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The largest Roman ruins in Portugal, about 2 km south of Condeixa-a-Nova. There are also some hiking routes of varying length starting from the ravine-side of the ruins, with maps and direction markers provided. In the autumn you may also sample the fruits of the wild strawberry trees growing along the hiking paths. The site has many beautiful, well-preserved mosaics. The visitors' centre displays artefacts excavated by archaeologists, including coins, tools, and ceramics. Although the area was settled by other people groups as early as the 9th century BCE, the Romans arrived around 139 BCE.
Conímbriga is one of the largest Roman settlements excavated in Portugal, and was classified as a National Monument in 1910. Located in the civil parish of Condeixa-a-Velha e Condeixa-a-Nova, in the municipality of Condeixa-a-Nova, it is situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the municipal seat and 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Coimbra.
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PO.RO.S
Through of exhibits in 11 thematic rooms, interactive displays, and handheld multimedia guides, PO.RO.S shows the history of the Roman Empire and its settlement in Condeixa, Conímbriga, and surrounding communities (the Terras da Sicó).