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Discover the Acala island, as it was known in the days of Ancient Rome. A few minutes from Troia’s central area, travel back in time to the ruins of the largest center of fish-salting industry known from the Roman Empire, occupied until the 6th century. Wander among ruins of factories, tombs and tubs for hot and cold baths. New vestiges are being discovered every year, which you can see in the archaeological exhibitions, guided visits and thematic events. When you take a break from the beach, golfing or the marina, get a sense of Troia’s past and the history that shaped this area over time. National Monument in the world heritage tentative list by UNESCO.
The Roman ruins of Tróia is an archaeological site located on the left bank of the River Sado, on the northwest side of the Tróia Peninsula, opposite Setúbal, in the Setúbal District of Portugal. The ruins, which include fish processing facilities, thermal baths, and burial sites are from between the 1st to 6th centuries CE. They have been classified as a Portuguese National Monument since 1910.
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