Mausoleum of Centcelles

The Mausoleum of Centcelles features a circular room with a dome containing detailed mosaics organized in three distinct horizontal bands depicting various scenes and figures.

Initially constructed as a rural building in the 2nd century BC, the structure evolved into a villa before its transformation into a mausoleum during the 4th century.

The mosaic decorations within the central dome represent hunting activities, biblical narratives, and seasonal representations, displaying Roman artistic techniques and early Christian symbolism.

The monument opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30 and 15:00 to 17:30, with Sunday hours from 10:00 to 14:00, offering guided tours for visitors.

This archaeological complex contains what experts consider the oldest surviving Christian-themed dome mosaics from the Roman period, comprising nearly one million individual tesserae.

Location: Constantí

Part of: Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-13:30, 15:00-17:30; Sunday 10:00-14:00

Phone: +34977523374

Website: https://mnat.cat/?page=centcelles-centre-info-general

GPS coordinates: 41.15578,1.22613

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19