Celsa

Celsa is an archaeological site with remains of a Roman colony near the Ebro River. The excavations reveal streets, houses, and public buildings spread across several areas.

The site began as a settlement of the Illergetes people and later became the Roman Colonia Victrix Iulia Celsa. The city flourished before being abandoned around 70 AD.

The excavated homes and streets reveal how Romans built their city following Mediterranean models of urban design. You can see how local residents adopted Roman ways of living in their daily routines.

A visitor center with guided tours and displays of excavated artifacts helps you understand the history on site. It is worth allowing time to walk through the different excavation areas at a relaxed pace.

The surviving street pavements and sidewalks show sophisticated Roman construction techniques that are over 2000 years old. This is especially visible in the even laying and drainage systems.

Location: Velilla de Ebro

Location: Hispania Citerior

Location: Hispania Tarraconensis

GPS coordinates: 41.37367,-0.43267

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00