Benicató Roman Villa

Nules, Spain

Benicató Roman Villa in Nules is the first of its kind to be discovered in Plana Baixa. Nestled among the orange groves 700m south-east of El Caminàs, the site was discovered in 1888 during agricultural work in the pujol of Benicató. The villa was established in the 1st century BCE and was in use until 4th century AD.

Benicató Roman Villa is unique in that it was used for agricultural and residential purposes. In the centre, a quadrangular peristyle with a circular pond stands out among the 17 surrounding rooms. Two of these rooms have mosaics with geometric and vegetal patterns, highlighting the importance and sophistication of the villa.

The rural mansion has a porticoed patio with a central pond to collect rainwater. Some of the rooms have stuccoes and mosaics while others were used for domestic life. There are heating systems and wineries.

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Founded: 1st century BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Spain

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jose luis genoves (2 months ago)
Hidden, bad road, fenced, little information on the spot, and a lot of imagination to "see" what that place could have been.
Gerard Pitarch (3 months ago)
Roman town of the 1st-4th centuries AD, mainly intended for agricultural activity. It is one of the main Roman sites in the province of Castellón. Partially excavated, part of the pars urbana and pars rustica can be seen. The most interesting structures are the baths, the peristyle with remains of columns and above all the circular pool. The access is signposted, it is reached by an asphalted road, although the last few meters are very narrow. It has a large and free parking lot. The site is fenced, in the middle of orange trees. The main structures can be seen from the outside. To access the interior. you must go with guided tours, highly recommended. The mosaic of the thermal baths can be seen at the Museum of Fine Arts in Castelló. In the same municipality you can visit other places of great historical interest, such as the town of Mascarell, completely walled, and the blockades of the Civil War.
Santiago Vicent (4 months ago)
Very well preserved Roman villa, which had its period of maximum splendor in the 17th century. II BC and lasted until the s. IV AD, in which periodic excavations are still being carried out. Discovered on December 23, 1955, during the clearing of the plot. In 1973 a second phase of excavations was carried out. In 1996, the Provincial Council approved a project to consolidate foundations. The site is fenced, so guided tours can be requested at the tourist office, to sign up for a list. It has parking.
Francisco Valero Olmos (16 months ago)
A magical place, surrounded by orange groves.
Consuelo Barranquero (4 years ago)
very interesting It's a shame you can't visit.
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