Archaeological Ensemble of Italica

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Roman commander Publius Cornelius Scipio founded the city in 206 BC, during the Second Punic War, as a place for his Italian veterans to settle down - hence the name Italica. While much of Scipio’s original city now lies beneath Santiponce, Hadrian’s 1st Century ‘New City’ can still be seen today. Built on the scale of an Imperial City, with new public buildings such as the amphitheatre, baths, theatre, and luxurious houses with mosaic floors, Italica was one of the region’s premier cities. Visitors can still stroll the 15-meter-wide main avenue, see about twenty intricate mosaic floors and the remains of the thermal baths. The amphitheatre, which was featured in Game of Thrones, was one of the largest in the Empire, and could accommodate 25,000 spectators. Even today, its underground passages are in perfect condition. Please be advised the attraction is closed on Mondays. For more details about the opening hours, please visit: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/seville/italica.htm.