Conimbriga - An unearthed Celtic and Roman City in Portugal!
Channel: Off The Beaten Track
Date: 2024-03-08

Located near the city of Coimbra, extensive ruins of ancient habitation that evolved over centuries and reached its apex of civilization during the Roman occupation that began around 139 BC. 
Long before the Romans arrived, the indigenous Conii, Celtic people named it Conimbriga - "Conim" meaning "the place of rocky eminence," and "briga," - a Celtic suffix meaning "citadel."
Between 69 and 79 AD, the population of the thriving, Roman dominated city was around 10,600 people. 
In 465 and 468 the Germanic "Sueves" destroyed the city, drove away people and enslaved others. After the attacks, a great wall was built around part of the city to protect the remaining inhabitants. 
It's estimated that only 10 percent of the city has been excavated. 
This is a fascinating, beautiful area to explore and we love the surrounding nature, as well as uplifting energy of this special place in central Portugal. 
It's well worth a visit both to the ruins and the museum and as a lovely place to hike and have a picnic. There is a cafe/restaurant and toilets. Be warned though, it will get very busy in the summer months!!

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