It is part of the Route through the Valleys of Zamora, Vidriales, Orbigo and Eria.

The Roman fort of Petavonium was nestled between Astúrica Augusta (Astorga) and Bracara Augusta (Braga). The military compound had an extension of 17 hectares and had a detachment of 5,000 legionaries from the Legio X Gemina who guarded the movements of the Asturian peoples, in prevention of possible revolts, and to protect the transport of gold from the gold exploitation of Las Médulas or Las Cavenes. Legio X Gemina remained in Petavonium from 19 B.C. until A.D. 63, the year that Nero moved her out of the peninsula. Based on the findings, it is believed that Petavonium had its urban center in the surroundings of the current chapel of Nuestra Señora del Campo, and had an area with public baths and a temple dedicated to Hercules, continuing its existence during the 4th and 5th centuries.

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Archaeological Hall

Museum collection of Roman Camps Petavonium
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Opening hours

  • winter (October 1 – March 31):
    • From Wednesday to Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday
  • Summer (April 1 – September 30):
    • From Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday

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Observations: Contact telephone number: 695 25 63 40

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