Casa de Hippolytus, Roman educational complex in Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Casa de Hippolytus is a third-century Roman educational complex featuring thermal baths, latrines with marble seats, and multiple pools arranged around an enclosed courtyard. The facility was designed to provide comprehensive instruction and physical training for young aristocrats.
The complex was built in the third century under the patronage of the Annios family as one of the few known educational centers for young aristocrats in Roman Hispania. It became an important hub for elite training and instruction.
The central mosaic displays Mediterranean fish and served as a teaching tool for students during Roman times. The careful arrangement of spaces shows how the environment was designed to support learning.
The site is located next to Ciudad Deportiva El Juncal and is easily accessible by car or public transport. Visits are free and guided tours are available regularly throughout the year.
The grounds contain a mineral water spring and an oriental garden filled with imported plant species including cedar, pine, and oak trees. This botanical collection shows how wealthy Roman families gathered exotic species from distant regions.
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