Italica was founded by Publius Cornelius Scipio, better known as “Africanus.” The roman general founded Italica as a place of settlement for the soldiers in 206 BC, during the war against Carthage. Italica was the birth place of two important roman emperors: Marcus Ulpius Traianus, better known as Trajan and his successor, Publius Aelius Hadrianus, better known as Hadrian, who built as an attribute to Trajan an extension of the “Vetus Urbs” (old city and built by Africanus) the “Nova Urbs” (new city) which is now an archeological complex that you can visit not to far from Seville. The bus ride will be just 20 minutes and the entrance price of the complex is only 1, 5 euros or free for UE members. The only day that the complex is closed is Monday, the rest of the days, even holidays, is open; just check the schedule because it may vary. Please also remember to wear lots of sun cream, the complex is an outdoor place and you will have to walk and use the stairs to see the ruins.
Italica will amazed you because even though is not fully excavated, you will be able to see floor plans of the houses, the well kept mythological mosaics, like the House of the Birds, the remains of thermal establishments and off course the gigantic amphitheatre, one of the largest in the Roman Empire, able to seat 20,000 spectators. You will be able to stand right where gladiators fought with wild animals, I suggest you to take lots of pictures making angry faces and poses.
After you finish the tour, your guide will take you to see the Theater and also what is left of some thermal baths.
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Visiting Times
Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:30h (from 8:30 to 20:30h, April-September)
Sundays and Public Holidays from 10:00 to 16:00h (from 9:00 to 15:00h, April-September)
Mondays is closed
Price
1,50 € per person or free for EU members.
Italica will amazed you because even though is not fully excavated, you will be able to see floor plans of the houses, the well kept mythological mosaics, like the House of the Birds, the remains of thermal establishments and off course the gigantic amphitheatre, one of the largest in the Roman Empire, able to seat 20,000 spectators. You will be able to stand right where gladiators fought with wild animals, I suggest you to take lots of pictures making angry faces and poses.
After you finish the tour, your guide will take you to see the Theater and also what is left of some thermal baths.
Useful Information
Visiting Times
Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:30h (from 8:30 to 20:30h, April-September)
Sundays and Public Holidays from 10:00 to 16:00h (from 9:00 to 15:00h, April-September)
Mondays is closed
Price
1,50 € per person or free for EU members.
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