Segóbriga Archaeological Park
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Segóbriga - by Malopez 21 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Description
Segóbriga was a Roman city first mentioned in texts from the 1st century AD that referred to the city as far back as 146 BC. The name originates from "sego" meaning "victory" and "briga" meaning "city" or "fortress". The Archaeological Park is located 4km south of Saelices, in the north-western part of Cuenca's province in Castile-La Mancha. The main structures that can be visited today include the ruins of the Amphitheatre, the Baths, the Theatre, the Forum, the Acropolis, and some of the surrounding walls and entrance gate.
Access & Transport
By car from Madrid, it is a 110km drive on the R-3/A-3 until exit 104 around Saelices, the closest town, before heading south on the CM-310 for the last 4km. It is possible to go by regional train from Madrid's Atocha station to Tarancon but you'll need to find private transport for the last 30km of your journey.
Instructions & Recommendations
It is a good idea to wear proper walking shoes due to the uneven paths This activity can easily be combined with the Monastery of Ucles, only 13km away.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Preserves the architectural and historical heritage of the region
Conclusion
The Archaeological Park of Segóbriga is among the very best of "Central Spain"; it makes for an enjoyable and educational visit and we would recommend it to any traveller in the region, including as part of a day trip (or weekend) from Madrid, coupled with a few other sights in the northern parts of Cuenca or Toledo provinces.
Key positive
Some of the structures are well preserved and visually impressive
Key negative
Requires some time to get to
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but children under 13-14 may not find it very interesting. Partially accessible to visitors with reduced mobility but some paths are quite uneven
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
April 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h 40m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 19:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 19:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 19:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 19:30
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00