Roman Ruins of Milreu
Roman Ruins of Milreu
Roman Ruins of Milreu (Rua de Faro, Estoi) – located just 10 kn north of Faro, the remains of a Roman villa at Milreu, dating from the 1st or 2nd century, was remodeled in the 4th century and occupied until the 6th or 7th century. It has been declared a National Monument by the Portuguese government. It is still possible to see the structures of a large-scale manor house, built in the 1st century and remodeled in the 2nd and 4th centuries, the agricultural installations, a bath-house and a temple. One of the most noticeable parts of this site are the fish mosaics, located at what used to be the villa’s bathing chambers.
Hours: daily (except Mondays & holidays) from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Winter); 9:30 am to 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Summer).
Note: check the Portuguese government’s Ministry of Culture website (www.cultalg.pt) for occasional cultural events held near these ruins.