Roman Villas Museum at Almenara-Puras
Roman Villa (4th century AD), composed of some 30 rooms and articulated in the typical pars urbana/pars rustica disposition. Following excavation and restoration, the site was adapted into a museum and presented to the public by means of an elevated walkway under a protective ...
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Project details
Title: | Roman Villas Museum at Almenara-Puras |
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Entr. year: | 2004 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Spain |
Town: | Puras, Valladolid (Castile and Leon) |
Category type: | archaeological sites |
Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
Former use: | Country residence |
Actual use: | Museum, cultural and educational attraction |
Built: | 4th century AD |
The Jury's citation: | For the exemplary methodology of planning and execution in saving a valuable component of Roman rural heritage, its harmonious integration in the landscape, and its didactical presentation to the public. |
GPS: | 41°11'37.8"N 4°40'7.0"W |
Web, Links: | www.provinciadevalladolid.com/es/centros-turisticos-provinciales/museo-villas-romanas |
Description:
Roman Villa (4th century AD), composed of some 30 rooms and articulated in the typical pars urbana/pars rustica disposition. Following excavation and restoration, the site was adapted into a museum and presented to the public by means of an elevated walkway under a protective lacquered sheet metal, wood and white concrete cover. A unique Museum of Roman Villas was created in an independant modern annex built from wood, steel and white cement, in perfect harmony with the materials used for the conservation of the ancient complex. Works were accomplished between 1996 and 2002. The site and museum were inaugurated in May 2003.
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