Cantera Romana de Mármol del Cerro de los Covachos

How to get there

Heritage cataloging: Lugar Arqueológico
Locality: Almadén de la Plata (Sevilla)
Path and stage:
  • Vía de la Plata desde Sevilla / Castiblanco de los Arroyos-Almadén de la Plata
  • Vía de la Plata desde Sevilla / Almadén de la Plata-El Real de la Jara
  • Vía de la Plata desde Sevilla / Almadén de la Plata-El Real de la Jara
Address: Cerro de los Covachos
Coordinates: 37.881708624637, -6.0821604871188
Distance to the center of the population: 0.5 km
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The Roman Marble Quarry of Almadén de la Plata is a remnant of Roman mining activity in the area. Its white marble was used in major constructions in Hispania. This site, exploited since the 1st century AD, highlights Almadén’s role in supplying building materials in antiquity, showcasing Roman engineering and economy.

Contact

Fixed: +34954735082
Web: https://almadendelaplata.es/

Closing days

Closed: Does not close

Visits

Free: YES

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