Roman villa of Alto da Cidreira
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Alto da Cidreira is a roman Villa
in Alcabideche
, Cascais
. Among the remains found are mosaics, a bath
complex and an olive oil
cellar.
Roman villa
A Roman villa is a villa that was built or lived in during the Roman republic and the Roman Empire. A villa was originally a Roman country house built for the upper class...
in Alcabideche
Alcabideche
Alcabideche is a parish located in the Portuguese municipality of Cascais. It has a population of 31,801 and an area of 39,76 km².-External links:*...
, Cascais
Cascais
Cascais is a coastal town in Cascais Municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, with about 35,000 residents. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal...
. Among the remains found are mosaics, a bath
Roman Baths
The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing....
complex and an olive oil
Olive oil
Olive oil is an oil obtained from the olive , a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps...
cellar.