Iluro, Archaeological site in Mataró, Spain.
Iluro is a Roman settlement in Mataró with remains of residential buildings, defensive walls, and public structures spread across several blocks. The excavations have revealed housing areas, bath complexes, and water systems that show how people organized daily life here.
The settlement began in the last decades before Christ as a Roman trade and administrative center for the region. It grew and thrived during the early imperial period before declining in importance over time.
The excavated remains show how Romans lived and built here, with decorated mosaics in residential spaces and public baths that you can still see today. These structures reveal what daily life looked like in a prosperous settlement two millennia ago.
The site lies beneath and alongside modern buildings in Mataró's city center, so only portions are open to visitors. It helps to check ahead which areas are accessible and how to reach them.
Beneath Mataró's modern streets, Roman-era channels and sewage systems still run in parts, some visible to visitors. This hidden infrastructure reveals how thoughtfully Romans planned their cities.
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