Easy Discover by electric bicycle the surroundings of Saelices with this route that takes you to the impressive Segóbriga Archaeological Park, one of the best-preserved Roman sites on the Iberian Peninsula. The route runs through quiet rural paths among fields and gentle hills that characterize the landscape of the Conquense Mancha.
The highlight of the route is the arrival at Segóbriga, an ancient Roman city that became one of the most important urban centers in the interior of Hispania. In its archaeological park, important monuments such as the theater, the amphitheater, the forum, and the baths are preserved, allowing one to imagine what life was like in Roman times.
A highly recommended route if you want to combine nature, Manchego landscape, and a visit to the Roman city of Segóbriga.
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place Otro The archaeological site is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Plateau. The monumentality of its excavated remains, where all public buildings, essential references of Roman architecture, are present, has made Segobriga a unique site to understand the urban characteristics of this period as there is no current city superimposed.
place Otro The Roman theater of Segobriga, built in the 1st century AD, was one of the main public spaces of the city intended for theatrical performances and cultural events.
place Otro The Roman forum of Segobriga was the political, religious, and commercial center of the city. In this large public square, the main administrative buildings and temples were concentrated, and it was the place where public life, meetings, and commercial activities of the population took place during the Roman era.
place Otro It transported groundwater from the Fountain of the Sea, north of Saelices, to the city center, entering through the current Interpretation Center.
place Otro The monumental baths of Segobriga were one of the main public spaces dedicated to bathing, hygiene, and social life in the Roman city. This thermal complex had different rooms with cold, warm, and hot water, where the inhabitants of Segobriga gathered to relax, converse, and participate in the daily life of the city.
place Otro In this place, different types of burials used between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD have been documented, reflecting the funerary practices of Roman society.
place Otro The Roman circus of Segobriga was the space designated for chariot races and other public spectacles of the city. Located outside the urban core, this large elongated venue could accommodate numerous spectators who gathered to enjoy the competitions and popular celebrations, reflecting the importance of leisure and public life in Roman society.
