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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

La Olmeda Roman Villa

Pedrosa de la Vega, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 33 2026
La Olmeda Roman Villa

A 4th-century Roman villa in Pedrosa de la Vega, Palencia, Spain, protected by a modern building. Covered walkways let visitors pass over rooms and corridors paved with mosaics.

Highlights

  • Achilles and Odysseus mosaic
  • Hunting scene mosaics
  • Roman baths

Good to know

  • Guided tour must be booked in advance
  • Entry €5 includes Saldaña museum
  • Visit takes about an hour

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