Baelo Claudia

Local nameBaelo Claudia
LocationCádiz, Spain

Baelo Claudia was an ancient Roman town of Hispania, located 22 kilometres outside of Tarifa, near the village of Bolonia, in southern Spain. Lying on the shores of the Strait of Gibraltar, the town was originally a fishing village and trade link when it was settled some 2,000 years ago. Although prosperous at the time of Emperor Claudius, it went into a decline hastened by earthquakes and was abandoned by the 6th century.

The study of its architectural remains shows its Roman origin at the end of the 2nd century BC, already observed since that time a great wealth that makes it an important economic center in the Mediterranean area.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baelo_Claudia

Official Website http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/museos/CABC/?lng=en

Email portaldemuseos@juntadeandalucia.es

Phone +34 956106796

Address (Unnamed Road), 11380, Spain

Coordinates 36°5'23.533" N -5°46'28.646" E

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