The 5th-century Roman Villa - Can Ferrerons: A Hidden Corner of Premià de Mar's

The 5th-century Roman Villa - Can Ferrerons: A Hidden Corner of Premià de Mar's

One season's banquets, baths, winemaking, and burials in a 5th-century Villa unveiled in Premià de Mar

Discovered in 2000, the site of Can Ferrerons in Premià de Mar unveils a 5th-century Roman villa. With excavations revealing an octagonal building, this was once a haven of luxury and leisure for Romans. Feasting, bathing, wine-making, and burials were common practices within the villa. Later, it served agricultural purposes, only to be abandoned in the 7th century AD. Despite being largely forgotten, Can Ferrerons was declared a cultural heritage site in 2014. Now, visitors can explore the 550 square meter site, uncovering vestiges of a past era in organized groups.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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