Roman villa of Frielas

Archaeological sites in Lisbon DistrictRoman villas in PortugalSites of Public Interest in Portugal

The Roman Villa of Frielas is located in the parish of Frielas in the municipality of Loures in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It fell under the territory of the Roman settlement of Olisipo, which covered a large area from Lisbon to the south to Torres Vedras in the north. It is believed to have been re-used in the medieval period during the Islamic occupation of Portugal. Excavations began in 1997 and are continuing, over an area of about 3500 square metres. Since 2012 the villa has been classified as a Site of Public Interest.

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Roman villa of Frielas
Rua de Santa Catarina, Loures

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N 38.8268747 °	E -9.1438332 °

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Sítio Arqueológico de Frielas (Estação Arqueológica de Frielas;Vila Romana de Frielas)

Rua de Santa Catarina
2660-028 Loures (Santo António dos Cavaleiros e Frielas)
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