Spain is famous for its sun-soaked beaches, Moorish architecture, and Gothic cathedrals, but its roots stretch even deeper. Beneath the surface (and sometimes right in plain view), you’ll find ...

This underrated city in Spain is also the country's oldest Roman city and is home to fascinating ruins as well as excellent eateries with succulent seafood.

Spain is dotted with Roman ruins all over the country, and most are easier to visit than those in Italy itself. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness.

Extremadura, Spain: Roman ruins and a time-traveler’s dream By Betsa Marsh March 15, 2014 2:30 PM. Rising out of the hot plunge pool and ... For Roman ruins, you can’t beat Mérida.

The theory came from Juan Vegazo, an 18th century scholar and local archaeologist, who purchased some land on a hill near Ubrique because he suspected the site had Roman ruins. He was right.

Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman sauna-like room heated by natural hot springs. The large room, known as a caldarium, is the most recent feature of a larger bathing ...

The university did not say how old the Roman ruins were. According to the archaeological site authorities, the ancient hilltop city flourished in the second century, about 1,800 years ago. Part of ...

One of Spain's best-preserved ancient Roman settlements has been set ablaze by fireworks during a local town celebration. The Castell a la Mar event in Calpe, Spain, was taking place as usual ...

Archaeologists excavating medieval monastery ruins in Larunbe unearthed unique 1,900-year-old altar dedicated to Basque deity, photos show.

Why it stands out: A coastal city where Roman ruins sit right by the sea, making history feel less like a part of daily life. Tarragona is one of the most important Roman cities in Spain. Here ...

The theory came from Juan Vegazo, an 18th century scholar and local archaeologist, who purchased some land on a hill near Ubrique because he suspected the site had Roman ruins. He was right.