Milreu

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In the 1st century AD was built a villa rustica next to the present Estói.

PeristyliumIn the 2nd century was rebuilt the mansion. Its rooms were grouped around an atrium.Vestibulum In the 3rd century the building was expanded. The new rooms were grouped around a peristylium.

ApodyteriumTo this addition was added a bath-building. This had anFrigidarium apodyterium, frigidarium, tepidarium and caldarium.

SanctuaryIn the 4th century a sanctuary was built next to the mansion. This consisted of a cella which was surrounded by columns. Possibly it was dedicated to the cult of the nymphs.

RoomToday parts of the villa from the 2nd century, the buildings from the 3rd century and the sanctuary are to be seen.

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