Discover Segobriga: a journey to the ancient Roman Empire from the heart of Hispania

If you love history and travel, the Segóbriga Archaeological Site is a must-see. Located in the province of Cuenca, this site transports us to the splendor of Roman Hispania, offering us a walk through streets and buildings that witnessed the daily life of this city in ancient times.

A bit of history
Segóbriga was a very important city in Roman times, especially between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD. Its strategic location allowed it to flourish as an economic and cultural center, standing out for its production of lapis specularis mines, a mineral used mainly as glass in Roman windows. This trade in "Crystal of Hispania" led to the monumental development of Segobriga, turning it into the administrative centre of lapis specularis. The city lost its notoriety once this trade was suspended with the appearance of glass, but it was in Visigoth times when it began to decline and, later, under Muslim rule, it was finally abandoned.

What to see in Segóbriga
The archaeological park of Segóbriga is an exceptional window to the Roman world as one of the great monumental cities of the Roman legacy in Hispania. From the necropolis to the aqueduct, passing through its cryptoportico, you can't miss anything, but take note of the most emblematic buildings of the City of Crystal of Hispania:

• The Theatre: With capacity for about 2,000 spectators, this impressive theatre preserves much of its original structure and offers a clear idea of ​​how the Romans enjoyed leisure.
• The Amphitheatre: Perfect for imagining gladiator fights, it is one of the best preserved in the Iberian Peninsula.
• The Baths: The baths are a testimony to the importance of water and leisure in Roman life, how these places were part of the daily life of the people of Segobriga.
• The Wall and the Main Gate: Impressive remains of the fortification that surrounded the city, which reinforce the image of power of this city.
• The Forum: The heart of public life, where temples, taverns and administrative buildings were concentrated.

How to get there and practical advice
Segóbriga is very close to the A-3 motorway, taking the 104 detour towards Saelices, the nearest town. From there, along the CM 310, you can reach the site's car park in 10 minutes, where you can leave your vehicle for free. Next to the ticket office you have toilets, a shop with souvenirs from the city and the Interpretation Centre which you can access with the ticket. Don't miss the explanatory video (in english too) because it contextualises the site and makes the foundation of the city very visual.

The archaeological park has variable opening hours depending on the season, so it is advisable to check its website before your visit.

Winter opening hours (from 1 October to 31 March): Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Summer opening hours (from April 1st to September 30th) from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. From July 1st to August 12th: From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (last entry at 2:00 p.m.)

You can get your ticket through their website to visit the site, we recommend that you complete your visit on the Roman Empire Tour by visiting the city of Segóbriga, the Lapis specularis Mines "La Cueva del Sanabrio" and the Roman Villa of Noheda, with its impressive figurative mosaic, the largest in the entire Roman Empire.

Our advice is to wear comfortable shoes, your visit to the site will last approximately two hours, and in summer sunscreen and water, as the tour is outdoors. There are vending machines in the site's parking lot.

The archaeological site of Segóbriga is a true journey into the past. Its monumentality leaves you astonished, its spaces, its buildings, its history... but above all the legacy of the centuries that help us understand what our Roman ancestors were like, how they lived, what their tastes were, what their daily life was like... So don't wait any longer and get ready to discover Segóbriga, where every stone tells a story and every corner is a reflection of Rome: the eternal city.

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