Antique Roman villa of which several remains from the middle of 2th century to 5th century have been kept.

Of the first stage, the owner’s private thermal baths: cold room, hot and mild can figure prominently. The chambers were decorated with mosaics of geometrical and plant motifs in the 5th century. Besides, there were places for agricultural operations, among which can be mentioned large pots to collect grain, loom weights and hand mills. A building that is identified as a private church which was sometimes the family mausoleum is finally dated from the 5th century.

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Architecture
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Villa
Historical Period
Roman

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  • Postal address Carretera LE-311, Km 3,8. Navatejera (Villaquilambre). NaN. León
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  • Villaquilambre town hall

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  • León tourism office

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