Tresminas Roman Mining Compound
Vila Pouca de Aguiar
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Local - Tresminas Roman Mining Compound, Vila Pouca de Aguiar
"The most important Roman mines in Portugal were unquestionably the Três Minas [Mines] (Vila Pouca de Aguiar)" (Jorge Alarcão 1988: 123). At Tresminas Roman Mining Compound, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Roman open pit, interpretive display panels and marked pedestrian trails. Tour guides are required for visits to the inside of the galleries. At the Tresminas Interpretation Centre and at the Vila Pouca de Aguiar Municipal Museum is material which originated within the archaeological excavations. These facilities provide access to additional knowledge regarding the Roman Empire and the importance of the Northeast Iberian Peninsula mining activity.
Representative
Address: Rua Dr. Henrique Botelho, S/N, Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Fax: 259419106
Website: http://www.cm-vpaguiar.pt
Points of interest to visit
Recently requalified, the Tresminas Interpretive Centre is an added value to understanding the dynamics of the Tresminas Roman Mining Complex. It has two buildings, geared to the interpretation of historical and archaeological heritage and natural ...
Considered to be one of the largest mining exploitation sites of the Roman world, mining at Tresminas began during the reign of Augusto (27 BCE - 14CE), and lasted through the time of the Seventh Severo. The activity was conducted through the open ...
The Municipal Museum provides a tour of the County history, captured in five distinct historical environments, from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. The room dedicated to "Roman Gold" displays materials from the Tresminas and Jales roman ...
